SOLUTION: How many real roots does nē - 5n - 6 = 0 have?

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Question 146095: How many real roots does nē - 5n - 6 = 0 have?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many real roots does nē - 5n - 6 = 0 have?
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Check the determinant:
b^2-4ac = 5^2 - 4*1*-6 = 25+24 = 49
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Since the determinant is positive there are two unequal Real roots.
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Cheers,
Stan H.