SOLUTION: find the discriminant of x^2 - 7x + 2 = 0 and describe the nature of the root. thanks.

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Question 280336: find the discriminant of x^2 - 7x + 2 = 0 and describe the nature of the root. thanks.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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find the discriminant of x^2 - 7x + 2 = 0 and describe the nature of the root. thanks.
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Discriminant = b^2-4ac
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D = 7^2 - 4*1*2
D = 49-8
D = 41
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Since D> 0, the roots are two unequal Real Numbers.
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Stan H.