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