Unraveling 4x² + 5x + C = 0: Finding the Unsolvable Condition

Quadratic Discriminant with No-Solution Conditions

What does \square need to be so that the equation below has no solution?

4x2+5x+=0 4x^2+5x+\square=0

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00:00 Find the domain of the unknown variable, such that there will be no solution
00:03 The unknown variable is coefficient C
00:07 We'll use the root expression in the root formula
00:10 For there to be no solution, the root expression must be less than 0
00:14 We'll substitute appropriate values according to the given data and solve
00:24 We'll isolate C
00:30 And this is the solution to the question

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What does \square need to be so that the equation below has no solution?

4x2+5x+=0 4x^2+5x+\square=0

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To solve this problem, we need to find the value of C C in the quadratic equation 4x2+5x+C=0 4x^2 + 5x + C = 0 such that the equation has no real solution. This occurs when the discriminant of the quadratic equation is less than zero.

The discriminant Δ \Delta of a quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0 ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is given by:

Δ=b24ac \Delta = b^2 - 4ac

In our equation:

  • a=4 a = 4
  • b=5 b = 5
  • c=C c = C

The discriminant becomes:

Δ=5244C=2516C \Delta = 5^2 - 4 \cdot 4 \cdot C = 25 - 16C

For the quadratic equation to have no real solutions, the discriminant must be less than zero:

2516C<0 25 - 16C < 0

Solving this inequality for C C :

25<16C 25 < 16C

2516<C \frac{25}{16} < C

Therefore, the condition for C C is that it must be greater than 2516\frac{25}{16} for the quadratic equation to have no real solutions.

Therefore, the correct answer is 2516<C \frac{25}{16} < C .

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Final Answer

2516<C \frac{25}{16}< C

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: No real solutions occur when discriminant is negative
  • Technique: Calculate Δ=b24ac=2516C \Delta = b^2 - 4ac = 25 - 16C
  • Check: Verify C>2516 C > \frac{25}{16} makes discriminant negative ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Confusing when discriminant equals zero vs. less than zero
    Don't set discriminant equal to zero for no solutions = one repeated solution instead! When discriminant equals zero, you get exactly one solution. Always remember: discriminant < 0 means no real solutions.

Practice Quiz

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a = Coefficient of x²

b = Coefficient of x

c = Coefficient of the independent number


what is the value of \( a \) in the equation

\( y=3x-10+5x^2 \)

FAQ

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What does the discriminant actually tell us?

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The discriminant b24ac b^2 - 4ac determines how many real solutions exist: positive = 2 solutions, zero = 1 solution, negative = no real solutions.

Why do we want NO solutions for this problem?

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The question specifically asks when the equation is unsolvable. This happens when the parabola doesn't cross the x-axis, which occurs when the discriminant is negative.

How do I remember which inequality sign to use?

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Start with the condition: 2516C<0 25 - 16C < 0 . Move terms carefully: 25<16C 25 < 16C , then divide: 2516<C \frac{25}{16} < C . Always check your algebra!

What if I got the fraction wrong?

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Double-check: a=4,b=5,c=C a = 4, b = 5, c = C , so b2=25 b^2 = 25 and 4ac=16C 4ac = 16C . The critical value is 2516=1.5625 \frac{25}{16} = 1.5625 .

Can I test my answer with a specific value?

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Yes! Try C=2 C = 2 (which is greater than 2516 \frac{25}{16} ): the discriminant becomes 2516(2)=7<0 25 - 16(2) = -7 < 0 , confirming no real solutions.

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