document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1104519>Question 1104519</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Find the number and type of solutions for: 3x2 – 10x + 3 = 0. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "If the question in fact only asks for the number and type of solutions, then all you need to do is look at the discriminant, b^2-4ac.<br><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The discriminant is positive; there are 2 real solutions.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Note the discriminant is a perfect square; that means the equation can be solved by factoring.  Many students go straight to the quadratic formula every time for solving quadratic equations; however, with a little practice solving by factoring is faster. </SPAN>\n" );
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