Derick wants to make a table which has an area of 10m^2. The length of the table must be 3m longer than the width. The equation that represent the equation is w(w+3)=10.
a. Without solving it, what should be the value of the discriminant of the equation? Is it positive or negative? Why?
b. Based on the value of the discriminant; how will you describe the dimensions of the table?
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a positive discriminant means you have two real roots.
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