Use the discriminant to determine the nature of the roots of the following questions

Y^2 - 5y - 3 = 0

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Rowan

11 April, 22:10

Use the discriminant to determine the nature of the roots of the following questions

Y^2 - 5y - 3 = 0

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Melina Thornton · Answer 1

the function has two distinct real roots.

Step-by-step explanation:

D=b²-4ac

D<0 No real roots

D=0 One real root

D>0 Two distinct real root.

(-5) ²-4*1*-3

25+12

37

Since D is > than 0, the function has two distinct real roots.

Use the discriminant to determine the nature of the roots of the following questionsY^2 - 5y - 3 = 0

Use the discriminant to determine the nature of the roots of the following questions

Y^2 - 5y - 3 = 0