What is the discriminant of p2+6p+9=0

p^2+6p+9=0

The discriminant of a quadratic is the expression inside the radical of the quadratic formula.

b^2−4(ac)

Substitute in the values of

a, b, and c.

6^2−4(1⋅9)

Evaluate the result to find the discriminant.

36-4(9)

36-36

0

step-by-step explanation:

step 1: solve one of the equations for one of the variables. let's solve the first equation for y:

step 2: substitute that equation into the other equation, and solve for x.

step 3: substitute x = 4 x = 4 x=4 into one of the original equations, and solve for y.