Question

Which of the following statement(S) are true of the discriminant?

Answer 1

SOS

Answer:

The answers are:

1. The discriminant is $b^2-4ac$ in the quadratic formula.
2. The discriminant is the radicand of the quadratic formula.
3. The discriminant is the value under the radical in the quadratic formula.

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Answer 2

Hello from MrBillDoesMath!

Answer:    A, C, D

Discussion:

The solution of the quadratic equation  ax^2 + bx + c = 0  is

x =        ( -b  +\-   (b^2 - 4ac) ^ (1/2) ) /2a

The expression b^2 - 4ac is called the discriminant, occurs in the numerator of the solution,  and also occurs inside a square root (called a radicand).

The question, while intelligible, should be stated more clearly.  

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