Which statement best describes why there is no real solution to the quadratic equation y = x2 - 6x + 13?

The value of (-6) 2 - 4 • 1 • 13 is a perfect square.

The value of (-6) 2 - 4 • 1 • 13 is equal to zero.

The value of (-6) 2 - 4 • 1 • 13 is negative.

The value of (-6) 2 - 4 • 1 • 13 is positive

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Danica

23 March, 14:04

Which statement best describes why there is no real solution to the quadratic equation y = x2 - 6x + 13?

The value of (-6) 2 - 4 • 1 • 13 is a perfect square.

The value of (-6) 2 - 4 • 1 • 13 is equal to zero.

The value of (-6) 2 - 4 • 1 • 13 is negative.

The value of (-6) 2 - 4 • 1 • 13 is positive

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Roland Kelley · Answer 1

This is the quadratic equation

x = - b + / - (sq root) (b^2 - 4 (a) (c) all over 2a

If inside the square root the value is <0. You can't get an answer.

Now figure the rest out