For this case we have the following quadratic equation:
Where:
By definition, the discriminant of a quadratic equation is given by:
We have to:
Two different real roots
Two different complex roots
Two equal real roots
Substituting the values we have:
So, we have two different complex roots
Answer:
Two different complex roots
Given:
The cost C (in dollars) to participate in a ski club is given by,
Where x is the number of ski trips we take.
To find:
The number of ski trips when a total cost of $315 and $485 is spent.
Explanation:
Substituting C = 315 in the given equation we get,
Substituting C = 485 in the given equation we get,
Thus,
If we spend a total cost of $315, we can take 3 ski trips.
If we spend a total cost of $485, we can take 5 ski trips.
Final answer:
• If we spend a total cost of $315, we can take 3 ski trips.
,• If we spend a total cost of $485, we can take 5 ski trips.