Concept explainers
To calculate: The discriminant of the
Answer to Problem 22CR
The required discriminant of the equation is 16 and the equation has two real solutions.
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 5 for c in the above formula.
Since, the discriminant of the given equation is greater than 0;
So, the equation has two unequal and real solutions that is, the equation has two real solutions.
Hence, the required discriminant of the equation is 16 and the equation has two real solutions.
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