How is the discriminant used in the study of conic sections?

Page 1. E = mc. 2 x = -b 소. / b2 - 4ac. 2a e iπ. +1 = 0 e x. = с. ∑ k=0 x n. /n! ∫ tanx dx = -ln(cosx). B2 – 4AC is the discriminant and identifies the type of conic. If B2 – 4AC < 0, then ellipse or circle; If B2 – 4AC = 0, then parabola ... b2 − 4ac = (−5)2 − 4 × 1 × 6=1 therefore, there are two solutions. Solution: Question 1 (continued). Substituting into the quadratic formula gives: x = −b ... The quadratic formula solves quadratic equations. Given an equation in standard form, ax²+bx+c=0, the formula is: x=(-b±√(b²-4ac) ... 2−4(1)(−9)2 ... ... b2 − 4ac > 0. If the discriminant is positive then the quadratic has two real ... 2 + b. • How many real solutions does x2 + bx + 1 = 0 have? Find the ... Note: The number b2 - 4ac is called the discriminant of the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0. If the discriminant is negative then the equation has no real solutions. Detailed step by step solution for k=(4ac-b^2)/(4a) (b) The point P = (1,−1,2) lies on both the paraboloid x2+y2 = z and the ... If a 6= 0 and b2 − 4ac > 0, then y has the form c1eαx + c2eβx where α ... where both square roots are to be considered when b2 − 4ac 6= 0,. (b) Use the result in part (a) to find the roots of the equation z2 + 2z + (1 − i) = 0. Jun 20, 2014 ... ... (b2-4ac ≥ 0) ⇒ (x = {-b-√{b2-4ac}}/{2a}) \lor (x = {-b+√{b2-4ac}}/{2a}). Please write complete proofs in each subquestion, without ...