Math is filled with all kinds of interesting and complex-sounding vocabulary. A classic example of one of these terms is "discriminant." So what exactly is a discriminant? When do we use it? And how can it help us on our math journey? Let''s find out:
The discriminant is an important term to know when dealing with quadratic equations.
Essentially, the discriminant is simply this expression:
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