Concept explainers
To calculate: The discriminant of the
Answer to Problem 20CR
The required discriminant of the equation is 0 and the equation has one real solution.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The equation:
Formula used:
Discriminant formula:
The discriminant D of a quadratic equation
Discriminant conditions:
If
If
If
Calculation:
The given equation is
Rewrite the given equation as:
To find the discriminant of the above equation, use the discriminant formula
Substitute 6 for b , 1 for a and 9 for c in the above formula.
Since, the discriminant of the given equation is equal to 0;
So, the equation has equal and real solutions that is, the equation has one solution.
Hence, the required discriminant of the equation is 0 and the equation has one real solution.
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