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Modeling with Quadratic Equations

Question 10 • FL-1200710-Mathematics for College Algebra A

Quincy uses the quadratic formula to solve for the values of x in a quadratic equation. He finds the solution, in simplest radical form, to be x = .

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A
Zero, because the discriminant is negative.
B
Zero, because the discriminant is not a perfect square.
C
One, because the negative and the minus cancel each other out.
D
Two, because of the ± symbol.