What is Discriminant in Quadratic Equation?
The discriminant in a quadratic equation is the part under the square root in the quadratic formula: b² - 4ac. It tells you how many real solutions the equation has!
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I’ve used the discriminant many times to figure out if my parabolic equations will have real solutions without solving the whole thing. It's a huge timesaver!
It's just b² - 4ac. No big deal. Helps you know if the roots are real or imaginary.
It’s pretty straightforward: the discriminant (b² - 4ac) in the quadratic equation gives you a sneak peek into the nature of the roots! Positive means 2 real roots, zero means 1 real root, and negative means no real roots.
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