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Question 16 • Algebra: Concepts and Connections

A quadratic equation has zero real number solutions. Which could be the discriminant value associated with this equation?

Answer
A
0
B
negative 5
C
6
D
1

Explanation

For a quadratic equation, the discriminant is b² − 4ac. If it is negative, the equation has no real-number solutions because the square root in the quadratic formula is not real. Negative 5 is less than zero, so the discriminant could be negative 5.

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