Nature of Roots Flashcards
1
Q
When the discriminant is NOT negative, the roots are …
A
REAL
2
Q
When the discriminant is NOT zero, the roots are …
A
UNEQUAL
3
Q
When the discriminant is a PERFECT SQUARE, the roots are …
A
RATIONAL
4
Q
When the discriminant is NEGATIVE, ALL roots are…
A
IMAGINARY
5
Q
When the discriminant is ZERO, the roots are equal, and therefore
A
RATIONAL
