Which part of the quadratic formula tells you whether the quadratic equation can be solved by factoring?

-b b2 - 4ac 2a

Use the part of the quadratic formula that you chose above and find its value given the following quadratic equation:

2x2 + 7x + 3 = 0

Question

Which part of the quadratic formula tells you whether the quadratic equation can be solved by factoring?

-b      b2 - 4ac     2a 

Use the part of the quadratic formula that you chose above and find its value given the following quadratic equation: 

2x2 + 7x + 3 = 0

anonymous · Answer

I wanna say the discriminant but I am not sure.

anonymous · Answer

49- (4)*-1*3=61

anonymous · Answer

thanks you

anonymous · Answer

since it is not a perfect square i assume you cant solve thru  factoring I guess.