If x= -3 is the only x-intercept of the graph of a quadratic equation, which statement best describes the discriminant of the eq

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uation?
A) The discriminant is negative.
B) The discriminant is -3.
C) The discriminant is 0.
D) The discriminant is positive.

1 answer:

bulgar [2K] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-08T20:36:51+03:00

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Answer:

C) The discriminant is 0.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the graph of the quadratic equation has only one x-intercept, we can conclude that the quadratic has only one real root.

If a quadratic equation has only one real root, then the discriminant is 0