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    Quadratic equation hacks using the discriminant

    Quadratic equation hacks using the discriminant Solve x^2- 4x+ 5 using a discriminant: Discriminant is: Discriminant = b^2- 4ac Discriminant = (-4)^2 - 4(1)(5) Discriminant = 16 - 20 Discriminant = -4 When Discriminant < 0, the quadratic has no solution
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