State the value of the discriminant and the number of real solutions.

t^2+14t+49=0
The value of the discriminant is 0 and the equation has no real solution.

1 answer

No

If the discriminant is zero, then the quadratic factors to a perfect square, and there will be one real solution (actually two real but equal solutions)

t^2+14t+49=0
(t+7)^2 = 0
t+7 = 0
t = -7