Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 9 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 9-6 The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant - Lesson Check - Page 571: 4

Answer

They are the same.

Work Step by Step

If the discriminant is positive, then there are two x-intercepts. However, if the discriminant is zero, there is only one x-intercept. If the discriminant is negative, then there are no x-intercepts.
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