This math topic focuses on evaluating the discriminant of quadratic equations to determine if it is greater than, less than, or equal to zero. It practices skills related to the quadratic formula and involves analyzing and determining the nature of quadratic equation roots based on the discriminant value from multiple choice questions. The level of the problems suggests it's an introductory look at quadratic discriminants and their application in solving quadratic equations.

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Quadratic Discriminants - Equation to Greater/Lesser than Zero Worksheet

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Quadratic Discriminants - Equation to Greater/Lesser than Zero
1
Would this quadratic equation have a discriminant greater, less than, or equal to zero?
A LaTex expression showing y=-0.5x to the power of 2 -4x-5
a A LaTex expression showing \Delta < 0
b A LaTex expression showing \Delta = 0
c A LaTex expression showing \Delta > 0
2
Would this quadratic equation have a discriminant greater, less than, or equal to zero?
A LaTex expression showing y=x to the power of 2 +4x-5
a A LaTex expression showing \Delta < 0
b A LaTex expression showing \Delta = 0
c A LaTex expression showing \Delta > 0
3
Would this quadratic equation have a discriminant greater, less than, or equal to zero?
A LaTex expression showing y=x to the power of 2 +2x+1
a A LaTex expression showing \Delta < 0
b A LaTex expression showing \Delta = 0
c A LaTex expression showing \Delta > 0
4
Would this quadratic equation have a discriminant greater, less than, or equal to zero?
A LaTex expression showing y=-1.5x to the power of 2 -x-0.17
a A LaTex expression showing \Delta < 0
b A LaTex expression showing \Delta = 0
c A LaTex expression showing \Delta > 0
5
Would this quadratic equation have a discriminant greater, less than, or equal to zero?
A LaTex expression showing y=-1x to the power of 2 -5
a A LaTex expression showing \Delta < 0
b A LaTex expression showing \Delta = 0
c A LaTex expression showing \Delta > 0
6
Would this quadratic equation have a discriminant greater, less than, or equal to zero?
A LaTex expression showing y=-0.5x to the power of 2 +3x-4.5
a A LaTex expression showing \Delta < 0
b A LaTex expression showing \Delta = 0
c A LaTex expression showing \Delta > 0
7
Would this quadratic equation have a discriminant greater, less than, or equal to zero?
A LaTex expression showing y=-1x to the power of 2 +4x
a A LaTex expression showing \Delta < 0
b A LaTex expression showing \Delta = 0
c A LaTex expression showing \Delta > 0
8
Would this quadratic equation have a discriminant greater, less than, or equal to zero?
A LaTex expression showing y=1.5x to the power of 2 +4x-4
a A LaTex expression showing \Delta < 0
b A LaTex expression showing \Delta = 0
c A LaTex expression showing \Delta > 0