Concept explainers
The correct value of discriminant.
Answer to Problem 43HP
Jonathan is correct.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Using formula to determine discriminant,
Now,
The
Here,
Therefore,
Discriminant,
So,
Jonathan is correct.
Reasoning,
Tama has taken wrong value of c.
Therefore, the value of discriminant is incorrect whereas Jonathan has chosen the correct value of c. So, his discriminant value is correct.
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