Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - Chapter Review - Page 536: 30

Answer

The graph of $y=-x^2+x-6$ has one $x-$intercept.

Work Step by Step

The given function is $\Rightarrow y=-x^2+6x-9$ Find the number of real solutions of $0=-x^2+6x-9$ $= b^2-4ac$ Substitute $-1$ for $a,6$ for $b,$ and $-9$ for $c$. $= (6)^2-4(-1)(-9)$ Simplify. $= 36-36$ Subtract. $= 0$ Discriminant is equal to $0$, Hence, the equation has one real solution. The graph of $y=-x^2+x-6$ has one $x-$intercept.
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