Given the equation 2x2 - 5x + 7 = 0. Find the discriminant. Describe the roots and explain your reasoning.

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Ashly Harmon

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24 July, 04:25

Given the equation 2x2 - 5x + 7 = 0. Find the discriminant. Describe the roots and explain your reasoning.

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Ebony · Answer 1

The discriminant of a quadratic equation is a parameter that is used to determine the nature of the roots of the equation. The discriminant can be determined by b2 - 4ac. In this case, upon substitution, 25 - 4*2*7 = - 31 in which the roots are negative and iimaginary.