Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - Chapter Review - Page 536: 31

Answer

The graph of $y=2x^2+4x+8$ has no $x-$intercepts.

Work Step by Step

The given function is $\Rightarrow y=2x^2+4x+8$ Find the number of real solutions of $0=2x^2+4x+8$ $= b^2-4ac$ Substitute $2$ for $a,4$ for $b,$ and $8$ for $c$. $= (4)^2-4(2)(8)$ Simplify. $= 16-64$ Subtract. $= -48$ Discriminant is less than $0$, Hence, the equation has no real solutions. The graph of $y=2x^2+4x+8$ has no $x-$intercepts.
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