Solving with the Quadratic Formula

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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a = 4, b = -8, c = -3.

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What is the Quadratic Formula?

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How do you determine the discriminant of a quadratic equation?

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What does a positive discriminant indicate?

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A positive discriminant indicates that the quadratic equation has two distinct real roots.

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What does a zero discriminant indicate?

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A zero discriminant indicates that the quadratic equation has exactly one real root (a repeated root).

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What does a negative discriminant indicate?

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A negative discriminant indicates that the quadratic equation has no real roots (the roots are complex).

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a = 2, b = -3, c = -5.

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