How to Find Discriminant?

The discriminant is the part of the quadratic formula underneath the square root symbol: b²-4ac. The discriminant tells us whether there are two solutions, one solution, or no solutions.

How did you find the discriminant?

In a quadratic equation, the discriminant helps tell you the number of real solutions to a quadratic equation. The expression used to find the discriminant is the expression located under the radical in the quadratic formula!

What happens when B 2 4ac 0?

Quadratic Polynomials

The quantity b2−4ac is called the discriminant of the polynomial. If b2−4ac < 0 the equation has no real number solutions, but it does have complex solutions. If b2−4ac = 0 the equation has a repeated real number root. If b2−4ac > 0 the equation has two distinct real number roots.

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