This math topic focuses on understanding and applying the concept of quadratic discriminants. It deals with evaluating the discriminant of a quadratic equation and using it to determine the graph of the equation. Specifically, students practice identifying graphs associated with quadratic equations whose discriminants are greater than zero, less than zero, or equal to zero. These problems help in understanding how discriminants influence the nature and number of the roots of quadratic equations, which is crucial for graph interpretation in quadratic functions.

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Quadratic Discriminants - Greater/Lesser than Zero to Graph Worksheet

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Quadratic Discriminants - Greater/Lesser than Zero to Graph
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A LaTex expression showing \Delta = 0
Which graph shows this a quadratic function with this discriminant?
a An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
b An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
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A LaTex expression showing \Delta > 0
Which graph shows this a quadratic function with this discriminant?
a An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
b An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
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A LaTex expression showing \Delta < 0
Which graph shows this a quadratic function with this discriminant?
a An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
b An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem