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

amistre64 · Answer

had this same question posted yesterday or friday i believe

amistre64 · Answer

all quadratics can be solved by factoring, the issue is if the resutls are real or complex

amistre64 · Answer

i feel that the sqrt radical part should be included, but thats a personal preference