SOLUTION: Using the discriminant, find the number of x-intercepts for the equation y=-3x^2-6x+12

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Question 609107: Using the discriminant, find the number of x-intercepts for the equation y=-3x^2-6x+12
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Using the discriminant, find the number of x-intercepts for the equation y=-3x^2-6x+12
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Discriminant:
b^2 - 4ac
(-6)^2-4(-3)(12)
36+144
189
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Because the result (above) is positive, we conclude that there are TWO x-intercepts