Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.5 - Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula - Exercises - Page 521: 36

Answer

The graph of $f(x)=2x^2+8x+8$ has one $x-$intercept.

Work Step by Step

The given function is $\Rightarrow f(x)=2x^2+8x+8$ Find the number of real solutions of $0=2x^2+8x+8$ $= b^2-4ac$ Substitute $2$ for $a,8$ for $b,$ and $8$ for $c$. $= (8)^2-4(2)(8)$ Simplify. $=64-64$ Subtract. $= 0$ Discriminant is equal to $0$, Hence, the equation has one real solutions. The graph of $f(x)=2x^2+8x+8$ has one $x-$intercept.
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