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Let's find the discriminant of <span>x^2+9x+14=0. Here, a=1, b=9 and c=14.
The discriminant is b^2-4ac. Substituting the above numeric values,
9^2-4(1)(14) = 81-56 = 25
The sqrt of 25 is 5. Thus, your polynomial has two unequal, real roots.
Off the point example: If the discriminant were zero, your poly would have two real, equal roots.</span>
Answer: 6.40 = c
Step-by-step explanation:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
5^2 + 4^2 = c^2
25 + 16 = c^2
41 = c^2
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_/ 41 = c
6.40 = c
