x^2 + 3x + k = 0 (2)
the equation has the number of roots shown in the bracket. Deduce as much as you can about the value of K.
I'm catching up on work & don't understand how to work this out?
Can anyone help
Thanks, Livviee xxxxx
the equation has the number of roots shown in the bracket. Deduce as much as you can about the value of K.
I'm catching up on work & don't understand how to work this out?
Can anyone help
Thanks, Livviee xxxxx
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x^2 + 3x + k = 0 (2)
a=1 b=3 c=0
4ac-b^2/4a
4(1)(0)-(3^2)/4(1)
-9/4 <------------------------answer
a=1 b=3 c=0
4ac-b^2/4a
4(1)(0)-(3^2)/4(1)
-9/4 <------------------------answer
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it's a parabola