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If d=0 there are __________solutions. What is the discriminant?

Submitted: 280 days and 17 hours ago.

Category: Math

Value: $15

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Level: freshman; Subject: algebra

Accepted Answer

For the quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0, the Discriminant is given by

D = b^2 - 4ac

(a) If D > 0, the equation has two real solutions

(b) If D = 0, the equation has one real solution

(c) If D < 0, the equation has no real solution.

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Expert:	Chirag
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Answered:	2/16/2009

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