Answer:
9 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
c^2=81
Take the square root of both sides.
The square root of c^2 is c.
The square root of 81 is 9.
c=9
Two distinct roots means two real solutions for x (the parabola needs to cross the x-axis twice)
Vertex form of a quadratic equation: (h,k) is vertex
y = a(x-h)^2 + k
The x of the vertex needs to equal 3
y = a(x-3)^2 + k
In order to have two distinct roots the parabola must be (+a) upward facing with vertex below the x-axis or (-a) downward facing with vertex above the x-axis. Parabolas are symmetrical so for an easy factorable equation make "a" 1 or -1 depending on if you want the upward/downward facing one.
y = (x-3)^2 - 1
Vertex (3,-1) upwards facing with two distinct roots 4 and 2
y = x^2 -6x + 9 - 1
y = x^2 -6x + 8
y = (x - 4)(x - 2)
Question:
What are the solution(s) to the quadratic equation 50 – x2 = 0?
A) x = ±2Plus or minus 2 StartRoot 5 EndRoot
B) x = ±6Plus or minus 6 StartRoot 3 EndRoot
C) x = ±5Plus or minus 5 StartRoot 2 EndRoot
D) no real solution
Answer:
C) x = ±5Plus or minus 5 StartRoot 2 EndRoot
