Find the number of solutions of each equation using the discriminant. x^2+3x-4=0

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amistre64 · Answer

b^2 -4ac is the discriminate

anonymous · Answer

how did you get the answer

amistre64 · Answer

3^2 -4(1)(-4) = 9+16 = graeter than 0; 2 real solutions

amistre64 · Answer

there are 2 parts to the quadratic formula; the determinate and the discriminate; the determinate determines the place you stand in the middle.....

the discriminate tells you where to look for solutions from that point :)

amistre64 · Answer

if the discriminate is zero; the only solution is where you are at.  1 solution

if the discriminate is positive; then there are 2 solutions at equal distances to the left of you, and one to the right of you

amistre64 · Answer

if the discriminate is a (-) number; that means the solutions are above you and are not part of where you are standing at all.... no solutions where you are :)

amistre64 · Answer

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