f(x)= -4x^2+10x-8 what is the value of the discriminant of f how many distinct real number zeros does f have

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Mazyrski [523]2 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The function is f(x) = -4x²+10x-8

Let Δ be our the dicriminant

Δ= b²-4ac
b = 10
a = -4
c = -8
Δ = 10²-4*(-4)(-8)
Δ = 100-128
Δ = -28

The value of the discriminant is -28 and since it is negative this function has no real zeroes

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