Question

Using the graph as your guide, complete the following statement.

The discriminant of the function is

Answer 1

Option C. positive

Explanation:

we know that

If the discriminant of a quadratic function is positive, then the quadratic function has two real solutions

If the discriminant of a quadratic function is zero, then the quadratic function has one real solution

If the discriminant of a quadratic function is negative, then the quadratic function has two complex solutions

In this problem

The quadratic function has two real solutions (x-intercepts)

therefore

The discriminant is positive