If x = –3 is the only x-intercept of the graph of a quadratic equation, which statement best describes the discriminant of the equation?
a) The discriminant is negative.
b) The discriminant is –3.
c) The discriminant is 0.
d) The discriminant is positive.

Question

If x = –3 is the only x-intercept of the graph of a quadratic equation, which statement best describes the discriminant of the equation?
a) The discriminant is negative.
b) The discriminant is –3.
c) The discriminant is 0.
d) The discriminant is positive.

amistre64 · Answer

the discriminant can be thought of as measuring the distance between the x intercepts

amistre64 · Answer

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