1 distinct root x2 + 16 = 8x with a multiplicity of two 2x + 3 2x2 – 0 = 0 Identity Property of Addition a + 0 = 0 + a = a Examples: 3.8 + 0 = 3.8
x2 + 16 = 8x 1 distinct root with a multiplicity of two 2x2 – 2x + 3 = 0 0 Identity Property of Addition a + 0 = 0 + a = a Examples: 3.8 + 0 = 3.8