Determine the type and number of solutions of x^2-8x+16=0

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Shiloh Rios

2 January, 21:59

Determine the type and number of solutions of x^2-8x+16=0

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Agustin Reilly · Answer 1

Type?

anyway, what 2 numbers multiply to get 16 and add to get - 8

-4 and - 4

(x-4) (x-4) = 0

(x-4) ²=0

set to zeo

x-4=0

x=4

there is 1 soltuion repeated twice (x=4)

Sheldon Mcdaniel · Answer 2

This would factor to (x-4) (x-4) = 0

The discriminant would be b^2-4ac___64-4*1*16=0

The factors show x=4, x=4; a double root and the discriminant shows 0 which is also 1 real rational zero