Question

compute the descriminant of the quadractic equation 2x^2 -3x-5 = 0 then descriding the number and type of solutions for the equation. please help this is my answer x1 5/2 but i need what they are asking for

Answer 1

do b^2-4ac

Answer 2

=3^2-4(2)(-5)
so this is positive
two real solutions

Answer 3

the general form is
ax^2 + bx +c= 0
2x^2 -3x-5 = 0

so a=2
b=-3
and c =-5

Answer 4

thank you myinnaya and dindatc