0.49 is the answer because that is <span>the approximate probability</span>
<em>Step #1: </em>
Make sure the equation is in the form of [ Ax² + Bx + C = 0 ].
Yours is already in that form.
A = 1
B = 2
C = -2
<em>Step #2:</em>
The 'discriminant' for that equation is [ B² - 4 A C ].
That's all there is to it, but it can tell you a lot about the roots of the equation.
-- If the discriminant is zero, then the left side of the equation is a perfect square,
and both roots are equal.
-- If the discriminant is greater than zero, the the roots are real and not equal.
-- If the discriminant is less than zero, then the roots are complex numbers.
The discriminant of your equation is [ B² - 4 A C ] = 2² - 4(1)(-2) = 4 + 8 = 12
Your equation has two real, unequal roots.
Answer: The paper, scissors, pencils, stickers, and paint belong on the top shelf of the craft closet.
Explanation: When you are listing items, you need to place a comma in between them. The comma in between the “stickers” and “and” is the Oxford comma. When you lost multiple items, you need a comma after the word before “and”.
