Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 11 - Section 11.2 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square - Practice - Page 771: 7

Answer

The equation has two real solutions.

Work Step by Step

1. Determine: a, b and c: a = 3, b = -2 and c = -2. 2. Calculate the discriminant value: $(-2)^2 - 4(3)(-2) = 4 - (-24) = 4 + 24 = 28$ 3. Since the calculated value is positive, the equation has 2 real solutions.
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