Use the Discriminant to Find the Number and Kind of Solutions

question 28

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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Group Discussions

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