Case 1: Parabola crosses the x-axis twice → we obtain two intersections, 2 solutions Case 2: Parabola crosses the x-axis once → we obtain one intersection, 1 solution

Case 3: Parabola does not cross the x-axis → we obtain zero intersections, no (real) solution

Question: discuss the relationship between the discriminant of a quadratic polynomial and the quantity of real roots it possesses. Think of an example, where you take the standard form of a quadratic equation and use the quadratic formula to find the solutions (if any). Indicate which case your example falls into (one of three cases listed above).

x coordinate can be written by using the formula, x= x1 + 2/5(x2 - x1)

step-by-step explanation:

formula

x = x1 + p/w(x2 - x1)

let the line segment ab with a(x1,y1) and b(x2,y2)

a point(x,y) divide ab in the ratio, 2: 3 the x coordinate can be written as

x = x1 + p/w(x2 - x1)

here p=2 and w = 2+3

therefore,

x coordinate can be written by using the formula, x= x1 + 2/5(x2 - x1)

similarly y coordinate y = y1 + 2/5(y2 - y1)

place r′ so that qr′ is parallel to the tangent.

now we get that ∠r′py=∠pr′q, where y is on the tangent, on the opposite side of p from x.

also, because of the symmetry, ∠r′py=∠qpx.

finally, note that no matter where we place r, as long as it's on the correct arc, we have ∠prq=∠pr′q.

stringing all these equalities together, we end up with ∠prq=∠qpx.

this picture will show how its going to look like.

hope this by jack monhen