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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 72

Without solving the given quadratic equation, determine the number and type of solutions. 9x2=2−3x9x^2 = 2-3x

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Rewrite the given quadratic equation in standard form $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$. Start by moving all terms to one side: \(9x^2 + 3x - 2 = 0\).
Identify the coefficients: \(a = 9\), \(b = 3\), and \(c = -2\).
Calculate the discriminant using the formula \(\Delta = b^2 - 4ac\).
Substitute the values into the discriminant formula: \(\Delta = (3)^2 - 4(9)(-2)\).
Analyze the discriminant value: if \(\Delta > 0\), there are two distinct real solutions; if \(\Delta = 0\), there is one real repeated solution; if \(\Delta < 0\), there are two complex solutions.

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Standard Form of a Quadratic Equation

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Discriminant of a Quadratic Equation

The discriminant, given by Δ = b² - 4ac, determines the nature of the roots of a quadratic equation. If Δ > 0, there are two distinct real solutions; if Δ = 0, there is one real repeated solution; and if Δ < 0, there are two complex conjugate solutions.
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Types of Solutions for Quadratic Equations

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