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Solving Quadratic Equations: Quadratic Formula

Question 5 • FL-1200700-Mathematics for College Algebra MIS

A quadratic equation has exactly one real number solution. Which is the value of its discriminant?

Answer
A
−1
B
0
C
1
D
2

Explanation

For a quadratic equation, the discriminant is b² − 4ac. Exactly one real solution occurs when the discriminant equals 0, because the quadratic formula then gives a repeated root. Therefore, the discriminant is 0, choice B.

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