document.write( "Question 336660: My question is in regards to an equation in my homework. x^2 + 18x + 58 = 0\r
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document.write( "I was to use the discriminant to assess the number of solutions and if they are rational, irrational or imaginary.\r
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document.write( "I came up with: a= 1, b=18. c= 58 (18)^2 - 4(1)(58))\r
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document.write( "simplified to 324 - 232 = 92\r
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document.write( "Since 92 is not a perfect square my answer would be 2 different irrational solutions. Is this correct and if not please explain further. Thank-you \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #241315 by Fombitz(32388) You can put this solution on YOUR website! Yes, you are correct in your analysis. \n" ); document.write( "Good work! \n" ); document.write( " |