SOLUTION: For the following equation, state the value of the discriminant and then describe the nature of the solutions. 17x^2-10x-20=0

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Question 316683: For the following equation, state the value of the discriminant and then describe the nature of the solutions. 17x^2-10x-20=0
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For the following equation, state the value of the discriminant and then describe the nature of the solutions. 17x^2-10x-20=0
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discriminant = b^2-4ac = 10^2 - 4*17*-20 = 100+1360 >0
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Since the discriminat is > 0, there are two
unequal Real Number solutions.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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