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nowhereman136
Lv 6
nowhereman136 asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 1 decade ago

Quadratic formula question?

Is the discriminant b(^2)-4ac. Or. b(^2)+(-4ac)?

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  • Doug
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    In general,

    x - y = x + (-y)

    So, either one is correct. Typically though, you see it presented as the former, not the latter.

  • jimpy
    1 decade ago

    Both are the same both represents b^2 - 4ac

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Both are correct. Minus is the same as plus a negative.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    b(^2)+(-4ac)

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