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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what are my solutions if i get 4 as my discriminate

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The two possible square roots are 2 & -2. So the solutions will be: \(\frac{-b\pm2}{2a}\).

OpenStudy (anonymous):

our teacher wants us to put 2 complex 2 real what is the difference between them

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Huh? This equation doesn't have any complex solutions.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so it will be 2 real

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what will make it a complex solution

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If discriminant is positive: 2 real. If zero: 1 real. If negative: 2 complex.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No problem.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait will it always be 2 complex if it is negative

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yeah, say for example you get \(\sqrt{-4}\) as your discriminant. The two possible values of this are 2i and -2i.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

good point thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You're welcome :)

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