The Discriminant

• determinant

• discriminant

• detergent

• discrete

A quadratic equation is said to have two real, distinct roots.

What is the value of the discriminant?

• = 0

A quadratic equation is said to have two real roots.

What is the value of the discriminant?

• = 0

A quadratic equation is said to have a repeated root.

What is the value of the discriminant?

A quadratic equation is said to have no real roots.

What is the value of the discriminant?

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• You can't trick me!

  This is a cubic equation and the discriminant is only true for quadratic equations...