The Quadratic Formula Answers

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If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is equal to , which statement describes the roots?

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A
There are two complex roots.
B
There are two real roots.
C
There is one real root.
D
There is one complex root.
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Which equation has the solutions ?

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A
2x2 + 6x + 9 = 0
B
x2 + 3x + 12 = 0
C
x2 + 3x + 3 = 0
D
2x2 + 6x + 3 = 0
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If is the only x-intercept of the graph of a quadratic equation, which statement best describes the discriminant of the equation?

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A
The discriminant is 0.
B
The discriminant is 6.
C
The discriminant is positive.
D
The discriminant is negative.
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Using the quadratic formula to solve x2 + 20 = 2x, what are the values of x?

A
1 plus-or-minus StartRoot 21 EndRoot i
Option A
B
Negative 1 plus-or-minus StartRoot 19 EndRoot i
Option B
C
1 plus-or-minus 2 StartRoot 19 EndRoot i
Option C
D
1 plus-or-minus StartRoot 19 EndRoot i
Option D
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Which equation shows the quadratic formula used correctly to solve 7x2 = 9 + x for x?

A
x = StartFraction negative 1 plus-or-minus StartRoot (negative 1) squared minus 4 (7) (9) EndRoot Over 2 (7) EndFraction
Option A
B
x = StartFraction 1 plus-or-minus StartRoot (negative 1) squared minus 4 (7) (9) EndRoot Over 2 (7) EndFraction
Option B
C
x = StartFraction negative 1 plus-or-minus StartRoot (negative 1) squared +4 (7) (9) EndRoot Over 2 (7) EndFraction
Option C
D
x = StartFraction 1 plus-or-minus StartRoot (negative 1) squared +4 (7) (9) EndRoot Over 2 (7) EndFraction
Option D
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Which equation could generate the curve in the graph below?

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A
y = 3x2 – 2x + 1
B
y = 3x2 – 6x + 3
C
y = 3x2 – 7x + 1
D
y = 3x2 – 4x – 2
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Which equation could generate the curve in the graph below?

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A
y = –2x2 + 3x – 5
B
y = –2x2 – 4x – 2
C
y = –2x2 – 16x – 28
D
y = –2x2 + 6x – 28

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