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During a manufacturing process, a metal part in a machine is exposed to varying temperature conditions. The manufacturer of the machine recommends that the temperature of the machine part remain below 132 ° F. The temperature T in degrees Fahrenheit x minutes after the machine is put into operation is modeled by T = -0.005x^2 + 0.45x + 125. Will the temperature of the part ever reach or exceed 132 ° F? Use the discriminant of a quadratic equation to decide.

A. no
B. yes

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Answer:

The answer is no

0.45^2-4(-.005)(125)=2.7025

so no it do not exceed

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Answer: The answer saying YES, is WRONG, the CORRECT ANSWER IS NO.

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