Show that the discriminant for the equation is 49. If this equation is completely solved, it can

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Show that the discriminant for the equation

V2x? + 5x – 3V2 = 0


is 49. If this equation is completely solved, it can be shown that the solution set is

-3V


We have a discriminant that is positive and a perfect square, yet the two solutions are irrational. Does this contradict the discussion in this section?

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College Algebra

ISBN: 978-0134697024

12th edition

Authors: Margaret L. Lial, John Hornsby, David I. Schneider, Callie Daniels

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