Question 1109202: Use the discriminant to determine whether the quadratic equation has two unequal real solutions, a repeated real solution, or no real solution without solving the equation.
x squared plus 6 x minus 16 equals 0x2+6x−16=0
Found 3 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn, greenestamps:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Use the discriminant to determine whether the quadratic equation has two unequal real solutions, a repeated real solution, or no real solution without solving the equation.
x squared plus 6 x minus 16 equals 0x2+6x−16=0
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Answer by ikleyn(52814)  (Show Source):
Answer by greenestamps(13203)  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a=1; b=6, c=-16
The discriminant is positive; the equation has two unequal real solutions.
(Note, furthermore, that since the discriminant is a perfect square, the real solutions are rational numbers.)
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