SOLUTION: If the roots of a quadratic equation are Real, equal and rational, then what is the value of b^2 -4ac? (1) 0 (2) <0 (3) >0 (4) 4

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Question 292443: If the roots of a quadratic equation are Real, equal and rational, then what is the value of b^2 -4ac?
(1) 0 (2) <0 (3) >0 (4) 4
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
>0 2 real
=0 one real
<0 2 complex(imaginary)