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

−b b^2 − 4ac 2a

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

2x^2 + 7x + 3 = 0

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Which part of the quadratic formula tells you whether the quadratic equation can be solved by factoring?

            −b             b^2 − 4ac            2a 

Use the part of the quadratic formula that you chose above and find its value given the following quadratic equation: 

2x^2 + 7x + 3 = 0

Numerical Answers Expected!

Answer for Blank 1:

anonymous · Answer

i got x=-3   and x=-1/2

anonymous · Answer

I believe that is the discrimenent which is the b^2 − 4ac and if the dicriminant is positive, pefect square or zero you can factor

anonymous · Answer

yes exactly (b^2-4ac) tells that .
and your solution is: x= -1/2 , -3
you're right