Use the discriminant to determine the number of real solutions of the equation. x^{2}-6x+1=0

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2021-05-09

Use the discriminant to determine the number of real solutions of the equation.
x26x+1=0

Answer & Explanation

nitruraviX

nitruraviX

Skilled2021-05-11Added 101 answers

Step 1
WE know that
if discriminant D0
then it has real roots
if D<0
it has complex roots
Step 2
Given,
x36x+1=0
Here a =1 b =-6 and c = 1
Then,
D=b24ac=(6)24(1)(1)=32>0
Hence,
It has real solution.
Jeffrey Jordon

Jeffrey Jordon

Expert2021-11-19Added 2605 answers

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