The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant
The Discriminant
The Discriminant The Discriminant is: Way to solve: Number and kind of solutions Positive and Perfect Square Factor 2 Rational Zero 1 Rational Positive not Perfect square Quadratic formula or Complete the square 2 Irrational Negative Don’t solve No Real Solutions
Picture: Positive Discriminant 2 Real Solutions
Picture: Zero Discriminant 1 Real Solution
Picture: Negative Discriminant 0 Real Solution. 2 Complex Solutions.
Using the discriminant
Using the discriminant
Using the discriminant
Using the discriminant
If the discriminant is positive and not square alternate complete the square and quadratic formula.