Question

What must be true about the discriminant of this quadratic equation for the mentioned values of k? Assume p>0.

value of the discriminant k > 0
Options:
B^2 - 4ac= 0
B^2 - 4ac is greater than 0
B^2 - 4ac is less than 0

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:b

No real roots. Roots will have imaginary numbers. This means the quadratic is either always above the axis, or always below.

One real root. The graph touches the x -axis in one place. →

Two real roots. The graph crosses the x -axis twice.