The equation y=x2−4x+5

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has two solutions. Compare this information with the graph of the equation. How many real and non-real solutions does the equation have?

(1 point)
Responses

two real and zero non-real
two real and zero non-real

zero real and zero non-real
zero real and zero non-real

one real and one non-real
one real and one non-real

zero real and two non-real

1 answer

To determine the number of real and non-real solutions for the equation \( y = x^2 - 4x + 5 \), we can analyze it using the discriminant from the quadratic formula. The standard form of a quadratic equation is \( ax^2 + bx + c \), where:

  • \( a = 1 \)
  • \( b = -4 \)
  • \( c = 5 \)

The discriminant \( D \) is calculated using the formula:

\[ D = b^2 - 4ac \]

Substituting in our values:

\[ D = (-4)^2 - 4 \cdot 1 \cdot 5 = 16 - 20 = -4 \]

Since the discriminant is negative (\( D < 0 \)), this indicates that there are no real solutions and, therefore, the equation has two non-real solutions.

Thus, the correct response is:

zero real and two non-real.