ALGEBRA 1 SECTION 10.7 Interpret the Discriminant Big Idea: Determine the number of solutions to a quadratic equation. Essential Question: How do you use the value of the discriminant?
Interpreting the Discriminant The discriminant of a quadratic equation enables you to determine how many solutions a quadratic equation will have. The formula for finding the discriminant is.
Interpreting the Discriminant Value of the Discriminant Number of Solutions (positive) (equals 0) (negative) Two solutions (two x-intercepts) One solution (one x-intercept) No solution (no x-intercept)
Example Tell whether the equation has two solutions, one solution, or no solution.
Example Tell whether the equation has two solutions, one solution, or no solution.
Example Tell whether the equation has two solutions, one solution, or no solution.
Example Find the number of x-intercepts of the graph of
Example Find the number of x-intercepts of the graph of
Example Find the number of x-intercepts of the graph of