Provide an appropriate response.In using the quadratic formula, under which conditions will the solutions be imaginary numbers? Use an equation in the form ax2 + bx + c = 0 to explain your answer.

What will be an ideal response?


If b2 - 4ac is negative, the solutions will be imaginary

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