Use the discriminant and select whether the roots of 5x2 - 4x + 3 = 0 are real or non-real.
A quadratic equation is in the form of ax2 + bx + = 0. We can calculate the roots of the quadratic equation using the roots of quadratic equation calculator.
Answer: The roots for the equation 5 x2 + 4x + 3 = 0 are non real since the value of the discriminant D = -44 < 0.
Let's find the value of discriminant and nature of roots.
Explanation:
To find the nature of roots of a quadratic equation we will find the discriminant.
The discriminant is given by D = b2 - 4 ac
- If D > 0, the equation has two real and distinct roots
- If D = 0, the equation has real and equal roots.
- If D < 0, the equation has no real roots or complex roots.
Where a = coefficient of x2, b = coefficient of x and c = constant term.
Now, consider the given equation 5x2 - 4x + 3 = 0
a = 5, b = -4, c = 3
Let's check for the discriminant b2 - 4 ac as shown below
⇒ (- 4) 2 - 4 × (5) × (3)
⇒ 16 - 4 × (15)
⇒ 16 - ( 60 )
⇒ - 44
Since - 44 < 0 → The equation has no real roots.
Thus, The roots for the equation 5 x2 + 4 x + 3 = 0 are non real.
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