document.write( "Question 360730: I was wondering if someone who is an expert in this area could help me? I don't understand how to obtain the answer for the following problem. In order for me to get a good grade, I need to show all the steps I used to get the answer. I would be most appreciated and happy if you could show me how to solve the following problem: \r
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document.write( "Directions: Use the discriminant to determine the number and type of solutions for the given equation. \r
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document.write( "X^2+ 3x-4=0\r
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document.write( "according to my book it states that the answer is:
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document.write( "two rational solutions. \r
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document.write( "My question is how do I know this? What steps do I have to take to determine this? I thank you for your help! \n" );
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