Quadratic Formula and Discriminant Review

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What does the discriminant tell us?

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The number and type of solutions.

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

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Make it equal 0 by subtracting 3 on each side.

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Solutions of a quadratic equation are also called?

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All of the above (roots, x-intercepts, zeros).

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Discriminant = -7; Two Imaginary Solutions.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What does a positive discriminant indicate?

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Two distinct real solutions.

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What does a zero discriminant indicate?

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One real solution (a repeated root).

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What does a negative discriminant indicate?

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Two complex (imaginary) solutions.

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