Analyze the discriminant and state the number and type of solutions for the equation [math]9x^2 + 12x + 4 = 0[/math]. Then solve the equation using the quadratic formula and graph its related function. Explain how the graph verifies the types of solutions.
[list=1] [*]Find the discriminant of [math]9x^2 + 12x + 4 = 0[/math]. [*]State the number and type of solutions. [*]Solve the equation using the quadratic formula. [*]Graph the equation as a function by hand or using a graphing calculator. [*]Explain how the graph verifies the number and type of solutions. [/list] This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for the [i]UCSS Secondary Math II[/i] program. Visit [url="http://www.walch.com"]www.walch.com[/url] for more information on our resources.