What is the largest number c such that 2x^2 + 5x + c = x^2 - 4x has at least one real solution? Express your answer as a common fraction.
What is the largest number c such that 2x^2 + 5x + c = x^2 - 4x has at least one real solution? Express your answer as a common fraction.
2x2 + 5x + c = x2 – 4x
x2 + 9x + c = 0
For there to be any real solutions,
the discriminant must be positive. b2 – 4ac > 0
92 – (4)(1)c > 0
81 – 4c > 0
4c < 81
c < 81/4
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