The Discriminant Flashcards

What, where, when etc

1
Q

I have a linear function and a quadratic function. The discriminant of them is = 0. What does this mean?

A

They intersect at one point

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What is the discriminant of ax^2+bx+c=0?

A

b^2-4ac

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3
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If my function has 2 real roots the discriminant will be:

A

The discriminant > 0

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4
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I have a linear function and a quadratic function. The discriminant of them is > 0. What does this mean?

A

They intersect at 2 different points

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5
Q

What is the value of b in the quadratic 4x^2 - 3 + 4x = 0

A

4

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6
Q

If my function has 0 real roots the discriminant will be:

A

The discriminant < 0

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7
Q

If a function has 2 equal roots, the discriminant will be…

A

=0

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8
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What is the value of c in the quadratic 5x^3 - 2x = 7

A

-7

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9
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If my function has 1 real root the discriminant will be:

A

The discriminant = 0

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10
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I have a linear function and a quadratic function. The discriminant of them is < 0. What does this mean?

A

They do not intersect

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