OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §2.5 Quadratic Equations · Example 12 · Algebra · Quadratics

Using the Discriminant to Find the Nature of the Solutions to a Quadratic Equation

Use the discriminant to find the nature of the solutions to the following quadratic equations:

ⓐ $x^{2} + 4 x + 4 = 0$
ⓑ $8 x^{2} + 14 x + 3 = 0$
ⓒ $3 x^{2} - 5 x - 2 = 0$
ⓓ $3 x^{2} - 10 x + 15 = 0$

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §2.5 Quadratic Equations · Example 12

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