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Calculate the discriminant and use it to determine the number and type of solutions. Do not solve.$$5 x 2+x=0$$
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In the equation $5x^2 + x = 0$, the coefficient of $x^2$ is $a = 5$, the coefficient of $x$ is $b = 1$, and there is no constant term, so $c = 0$. Show more…
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