Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 15 Online
OpenStudy (poetryprincess):

The graph of an equation with a negative discriminant always has which characteristic? A. no x-intercept B. no y-intercept C. no maximum D. no minimum

OpenStudy (ribhu):

|dw:1425960880292:dw|

OpenStudy (ribhu):

negative discriminant means imaginary roots so the graph will never cut x axis. hence no x intercepts, so the answer becomes A

OpenStudy (ribhu):

@PoetryPrincess i hope i made u understand

OpenStudy (poetryprincess):

Ah, thank you very much for explaining! =)

OpenStudy (ribhu):

see the concavity of graph will depend on the coefficient of x^2 but discriminant suggests real or imaginary or equal roots.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!