College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter 1 - Review Exercises - Page 163: 56

Answer

If $D>0$ there are two real distinct solutions If $D=0$ there is one real solution If $D<0$ there are no real solutions but two imaginary solutions

Work Step by Step

Discriminant is: $$D=\sqrt{b^2-4ac}$$ If $D>0$ there are two real distinct solutions If $D=0$ there is one real solution If $D<0$ there are no real solutions but two imaginary solutions
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