89.9k views
1 vote
A quadratic equation of the form 0 = ax2 + bx + c has a discriminant value of –16. How many real number solutions does the equation have?

User Skygeek
by
7.9k points

2 Answers

3 votes
so because the discriminant is less than zero so this mean that the quadratic has no real solutions 
User David Meu
by
8.0k points
4 votes

Answer:

The quadratic equation have no real roots.

Explanation:

We are given that,

The discriminant of the quadratic equation
ax^2 + bx + c=0 is -16.

We know that,

If in a quadratic equation,


D>0, the equation have real and distinct roots.


D=0, the equation have real and equal roots.


D<0, the equation have no real roots.

Since, the discriminant of the equation is -16 < 0.

Thus, the quadratic equation have no real roots.

User Suganya
by
8.6k points