Question

If x=-3 is the only x-intercept of the graph of a quadratic equation, which statement best discribes the discriminant of the equation?

Answer 1

Answer:

b² - 4ac = 0

Step-by-step explanation:

The nature of the roots of a quadratic equation are determined by the discriminant, that is

• If b² - 4ac > 0 then roots are real and distinct

• If b² - 4ac = 0 then roots are real and equal

• If b² - 4ac < 0 then roots are not real

x = - 3 indicates an equal root, hence b² - 4ac = 0