U8 D8 Using discriminant to determine how many solutions Classwo

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If there is one solution, the discriminant is . . .

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zero

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-3

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a = 2, b = -3, c = -5

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Solutions of a quadratic equation are also called . . .

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roots, x-intercepts, zeros, All of the above

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Discriminant

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What does a positive discriminant indicate about the solutions of a quadratic equation?

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Two distinct real solutions.

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What does a negative discriminant indicate about the solutions of a quadratic equation?

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No real solutions.

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What does a zero discriminant indicate about the solutions of a quadratic equation?

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One real solution (a repeated root).

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The discriminant.

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What is the general form of a quadratic equation?

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