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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the discriminant? -18x^2+5x-11=0

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

For that we use, b^2 - 4ac \[(5)^2 - 4(-18)(11)\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok. i did that to find the nature of solutions!

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

Yes! Right.. that's what is called "discriminant".

OpenStudy (anonymous):

missed putting the discriminant part in my notes! LOL

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

lol.

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