Use the Discriminant to Find the Number and Kind of Solutions

question 8

Short Answer

Use the discriminant to find the number and kind of solutions for the following equation. Discriminant __________ How many solutions does the equation have? __________ What kind of solutions are they? __________

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Definitions:

Laboratory Tests

Standardized procedures conducted in a controlled environment to analyze substances, diagnose conditions, or conduct experiments.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to research where a problem is identified, relevant data is gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from the data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.

Behavioral Assumptions

Refer to the underlying presumptions about how individuals and institutions will behave or make decisions in economic models or theories.

Form Hypothesis

The process of developing a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.