Use the discriminant to determine the number of solutions to the quadratic equation m² - 9m + 3 = 0.

Scott Swezey asked Aug 26, 2023

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Use the discriminant to determine the number of solutions to the quadratic equation

m² - 9m + 3 = 0.

Scott Swezey asked Aug 26, 2023

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Answer: 2 real solutions

Explanation:

The discriminant is
(-9)^2 -4(1)(3)=69 .

Since the discriminant is positive, there are 2 real solutions.

Simha answered Aug 31, 2023

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