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Can this problem be solved?​

Can this problem be solved?​-example-1
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Answer:

The discriminant is -23

The equation has 0 real solution

Explanation:

The discriminant of the quadratic equation ax² + b x + c = 0 is Δ = b² - 4ac

  • If Δ > 0, then the equation has two different real solutions
  • If Δ = 0, then the equation has one real solution
  • If Δ < 0, then the equation has no real solutions

Let us use the rule above to solve the question

∵ x² - x + 6 = 0

a = 1, b = -1 and c = 6

∵ Δ = b² - 4ac

∴ Δ = (-1)² - 4(1)(6)

∴ Δ = 1 - 24

Δ = -23

The discriminant is -23

∵ -23 < 0

∴ Δ < 0

∴ The equation has no real solutions

The equation has 0 real solution

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