for (x+6) (4x+1) use the discriminant to describe the type of solutions

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anonymous · Answer

you don't have to because the solution is x = -6 or x = -1/4

mertsj · Answer

If the directions say to use the discriminant then that is what the student should do.

anonymous · Answer

How can I find the discriminant for these factors?

anonymous · Answer

you need to foil

mathmale · Answer

My perspective is that if you have two real roots to your quadratic equation, you need to use that info to DESCRIBE the discriminant.  Be certain you know what "discriminant" signifies.

mertsj · Answer

$$(x+6)(4x+1)=4x^2+25x+6$$

anonymous · Answer

Ok, well I was given 4x^2-25X=-6., and I had to factor it. after this, it's asking me to use the discriminant to describe the type of solutions

anonymous · Answer

given ax^2 + bx + c

if b^2 - 4ac > 0, there are two real solution
if b^2 - 4ac < 0, there are no real solution
if b^2 - 4ac = 0, there is only one solution

mertsj · Answer

The discriminant =
$$b^2-4ac$$

mathmale · Answer

Oh.  Please post the exact original question next time.

As sourwing suggests, calculate the discriminant.  Then decide which of the 3 possibilities for the discriminant value applies to your situation.

anonymous · Answer

3. Solve the equation below by factoring.

4x^2-25x=-6

anonymous · Answer

4) for each quadratic equation below, use the discriminant to describe the type of solutions