SOLUTION: compute the discriminant. Then, determine the number and type of solutions for the given equation. x^(2)+10x+13=0

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Question 689809: compute the discriminant. Then, determine the number and type of solutions for the given equation. x^(2)+10x+13=0
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compute the discriminant. Then, determine the number and type of solutions for the given equation. x^(2)+10x+13=0
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discriminant:
b^2-4ac
10^2-4(1)(13)
100-52
48
since the discriminant is POSITIVE,
we have two REAL solutions