Use the Discriminant to Find What Type of Solutions (Two $$x ^ { 2 } - 12 x + 36 = 0$$

question 116

Multiple Choice

Use the discriminant to find what type of solutions (two rational, two irrational, one rational, or two nonreal complex)
each of the following equations has. Do not solve the equation.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 12 x + 36 = 0$$

• A) one rational solution
• B) two rational solutions
• C) two nonreal complex solutions
• D) two irrational solutions

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