Calculate Discriminant: To determine the number of real solutions for the quadratic equation7x2−5x+13=0, we can use the discriminant method. The discriminant (D) is given by the formula D=b2−4ac, where a, b, and c are the coefficients of the quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0.
Find Coefficients: For the given equation 7x2−5x+13=0, the coefficients are: a=7, b=−5, and c=13. Let's calculate the discriminant (D). D=(−5)2−4(7)(13)
Perform Calculations: Now, we perform the calculations:D=25−4(7)(13)D=25−364
Subtract Numbers: Subtracting 364 from 25 gives us:D=−339
Interpret Results: Since the discriminant D is negative (D=−339), this means that the quadratic equation 7x2−5x+13=0 has no real solutions. It has two complex solutions instead.
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