College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 160: 15

Answer

The discriminant of $ax^{2}+bx+c=0$ is defined by $b^{2}-4ac$

Work Step by Step

The determinant of a quadratic equation is a quantity that determines the number and type of solutions. This quantity is defined by $b^{2}-4ac$
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