This expression is called the Discriminant, also shown as Δ.
It is equal to b² - 4ac. This is a very important part of the quadratic formula as it determines whether x will have two values, one repeated value or no real values. Here are a few examples.
a) x² - 2x - 1. a is equal to 1 since 1x² = x². b = -2, c = -1
The discriminant will be (-2)² - 4×1×-1 = 4 + 4 = 8.
Since Δ > 0, there are two x values. Graphed, the parabola sinks below the x axis.
b) x². a = 1, b = 0 (0x = 0), c = 0
The discriminant will be 0² - 4×1×0 = 0 - 0 = 0.
Since Δ = 0, there is only one x value. Graphed, the parabola touches the x axis at only one point.
c) x² + 1. a = 1, c = 1.
The discriminant will be 0² - 4×1×1 = 0 - 4 = -4
Since Δ < 0, there are no real x values. Graphed, the parabola floats above the x axis.
Hope this helps!
Answer:
7.1 (7.06 rounded to the tenth)
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula for Area of a Circle is: π·r²
R = Radius
π = pi, or 3.14
As long as you know the formula, this is easy!
In class, you may have already been told that the radius is <em>half </em>of the diameter.
1. Half of 3 ft is 1.5 ft.
2. Plug 1.5 in for r, in your calculator
3. Do the calculation, and you should come out to get 7.06858347058
4. Round it!
Finding area for a circle is satisfying, isn't it? xD
Answer:
16 hours and 20 minutes.
Step-by-step explanation:
Please consider the complete question.
Rita's family is moving to Grand Junction to Dallas, which is 980 miles. The moving van averages 60 miles each hour. About how many hours does the van take to reach Dallas?
To find the time taken by van to reach Dallas, we will divide total distance by speed.
Let us convert 0.3333 hours into minutes by multiplying 0.3333 by 60.
Therefore, it will take 16 hours and 20 minutes for the van to reach Dallas.
Answer
Midpoint = (3, 5.5)
Step by step explanation
Here we have to use the midpoint formula.
Midpoint = ( 
)
Here the point A = (-1, 8) and B = (7, 3)
x1 = -1, y1 = 8, x2 = 7 and y2 = 3
Now plug in these values into the formula.
Midpoint = (
= (6/2, 11/2)
= (3, 5.5)
Therefore, the midpoint the line segment AB is (3, 5.5)
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