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# In how many places does the graph of the equation y = ax^2 + bx + c in

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In how many places does the graph of the equation y = ax^2 + bx + c intersect the x - axis?

1. $$ac = 4$$

2.$$\sqrt{b} = \sqrt{5}$$

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In how many places does the graph of the equation y = ax^2 + bx + c intersect the x - axis?

1. $$ac = 4$$

2.$$\sqrt{b} = \sqrt{5}$$

Given equation y = ax^2 + bx + c is parabolic in nature.
Concept:-
1-If discriminant is positive parabola has two intercepts with x‐axis.
2-If discriminant is negative parabola has no intercepts with x‐axis.
3-If discriminant is zero parabola has one intercept with x‐axis.

Discriminant, $$D=b^2-4ac$$
clearly, St1 & st2 are not sufficient individually.

Combining, we have,ac=4 from st1, b=5 from st2
So, $$D=b^2-4ac$$=$$5^2-4*4=25-16=9>0$$

Since discriminant is negative, parabola has two intercepts with x‐axis.

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