Problem 1 of 7
Use the discriminant to identify whether quadratic x^2+4x+8=0 has no real solutions.
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evaluate negative discriminant.
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Quadratic must be in standard form ax^2+bx+c=0.
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1. Identify a, b, and c.
2. Compute b^2-4ac.
3. Use the sign of the discriminant to classify real or complex solutions.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Saying negative discriminant means no complex solutions.