Linear and Quadratic Functions: Solving Quadratic Functions

think icon Think & Click: The Discriminant

Now, you try. Complete the Think & Click activity by looking at each problem below, thinking about it, and then clicking on it to reveal the solution.

Find the discriminant of -x2 – 12x + 3 = 0 and state the number of real solutions.
 
Discriminant = 156
2 distinct real solutions
 
Find the discriminant of x2 + 2x + 4 = 0 and state the number of real solutions.
 
Discriminant = -12
No Real Solutions