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I choose a random integer n between 1 and 10 inclusive. What is the probability that for the n I chose, there exist no real solutions to the equation x(x+5)=-n? Express your answer as a common fraction.

 Mar 14, 2020
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The values of n where the quadratic has no real root are 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, so the probability is 6/10 = 3/5.

 Mar 14, 2020

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