Discussion
The discriminate is b^2 - 4*a*c
The general equation for a quadratic is ax^2 + bx + c
In this equation's case
a = 1
b= -5
c = - 3
Solve
(-5)^2 - 4*(1)*(-3)
25 - (-12)
25 + 12
37
Note
Since the discriminate is > 0, the roots are real and different. The roots do exist and there are 2 of them.
Answer:
It would be rounded to $5.90 per gallon. As if something is 5 or above you round up and if it is 4 or less you round down.
Find the unit rate: 24 water bottles ÷ 6 dollars total = $0.25 a water bottle
Next, take the rate per water bottle and multiply it by ten: $0.25 a water bottle x 10 bottles of water = $2.50 total
So, this gives you your final answer. Ten bottles of water cost you $2.50!
