Discriminant. Discriminant, in mathematics, a parameter of an object or system calculated as an aid to its classification or solution. In the case of a quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, the discriminant is b2 − 4ac; for a cubic equation x3 + ax2 + bx + c = 0, the discriminant is a2b2 + 18abc − 4b3 − 4a3c − 27c2.
Cubic volume=l³
l³= 1728
l= 12 feet
the aquarium is cubic shaped=> all l are equal
one side is a square with l= 12 feet
area= l²= l•l= 12•12= 144 feet²
From the second:
2x-y=4
x=(4+y)/2 and applying this to first:
4+y+3y=12
4y+4=12
4y=8
y=2 and since x=(4+y)/2, x=3 so
x+y=2+3=5
Irrational numbers are numbers that cannot be expressed in fractions
