Concept explainers
Without solving each equation, to determine the nature of roots.
Answer to Problem 2WE
As the discriminant is positive and a perfect square so the roots are real, rational and unequal.
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
Given equation
Discriminant of the equation
Discriminant of the equation also helps us to understand the nature of the roots of the equation.
In the given equation we compare it with
As the discriminant is positive and a perfect square so the roots are real, rational and unequal.
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