SOLUTION: Determine whether the discriminate is positive, negative, or zero, and indicate the number and type of root to expect. Do not solve. -3x^2+5x-9=0

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Question 899473: Determine whether the discriminate is positive, negative, or zero, and indicate the number and type of root to expect. Do not solve.
-3x^2+5x-9=0

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Discriminant for ax%5E2%2Bbx%2Bc=0 is b%5E2-4ac.
Just follow the formula.
Is the discriminant positive, negative, or zero? Is it a perfect square?