SOLUTION: I need to use the discriminant to determine the number and type of solutions for this equation: x^2+2x=-11
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Question 728520: I need to use the discriminant to determine the number and type of solutions for this equation: x^2+2x=-11
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! I need to use the discriminant to determine the number and type of solutions for this equation: x^2+2x=-11
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a = 1
b = 2
c = 11
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b^2-4ac = 2^2-4*1*11 = 4-44 < 0
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Since the discriminant is negative there are 2 complex number solutions.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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