Compute the Discriminant $$x ^ { 2 } + 2 x + 1 = 0$$

question 274

Multiple Choice

Compute the discriminant. Then determine the number and type of solutions for the given equation.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 2 x + 1 = 0$$

• A) \(- 4\); two complex imaginary solutions
• B) 4 ; two unequal real solutions
• C) 0 ; one real solution

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