Discriminant = b^2 - 4ac, where a, b and c come from the form of the quadratic equation as ax^2 + bx + c
Discriminant = (4)^2 - 4(1)(5)
= 16 - 20
= -4
-4 < 0, therefor there are no roots
(If the discriminant = 0, then there is one root
If the discriminant > 0, there are two roots, and if it is a perfect square (eg. 4, 9, 16, etc.) then there are two rational roots
If the discriminant < 0, there are no roots)
Answer:
<u>The sum of their ages now is 13</u>
Step-by-step explanation:
Dally's age = x
Dilly's age = x - 7
In 4 years time Dilly will be half Dally’s age, therefore:
Dilly's age plus four equals to half of Dally’s age plus four,
replacing with the values and variables we know:
x - 7 + 4 = (x + 4) /2
x - 3 = (x + 4) /2
2x - 6 = x + 4 (Multiplying by 2 at both sides)
2x - x = 4 + 6 (Like terms)
x = 10 ⇒ x - 7 = 3
<u>The sum of their ages now is 13 (10 + 3)</u>
Answer:
16
Step-by-step explanation:
1400/85 = 16.47
largest integer below that is 16
<h2>
Answer:</h2>
x = 1
y = 1
<h3>
Step-by-step explanation:</h3>
Substitute into one of the equations
Rearrange variables to the left sider of the equation
Combine like terms
Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of variable
Determine the sign for multiplication or division
Cross out the common factor
Substitute into one of the equations
The solution of the system is
<em>I hope this helps you</em>
<em>:)</em>
