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If the discriminant of an equation is zero which of the folllwing is true of the equation?

User Pragya Mendiratta
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Explanation:

the discriminant of an equation, ax^2 + bx + c= 0 is

b^2 - 4ac

if b^2 - 4ac = 0

the equation will have equal roots therby being perfect

conclusion:

if the discriminant of an equation is zero

  • the equation will have two roots
  • the equation will have one real solution
  • the curve of the equation will touch the x-axis at only one point
  • the equation will be a perfect square
User Suganth G
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Answer: one real solution

Explanation:

User Brian Litzinger
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