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Solving a Quadratic Equation Using Formula

What is a "Di...

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What is a "Discriminant"?

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In any quadratic equation, discriminant is $D = b^{2} - 4 a c$
The discriminant helps tell you the number of real solutions to a quadratic equation.

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