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document.write( "Compute the positive square root of the discriminant of the parabola f(x) = -6x2 + (18)x + (2) to one place of decimal.  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The discriminant: b^2 - 4ac<BR>\n" );
document.write( "This equation: a=-6; b=18; c=2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d = 18^2 - 4*-6*2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d = 324 + 48<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d = 372<BR>\n" );
document.write( "the positive square root:<BR>\n" );
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