Use the Discriminant to Determine the Type and Number of Solutions

question 144

Multiple Choice

Use the discriminant to determine the type and number of solutions.
- $$- 2 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 5 = 0$$

• A) One rational solution
• B) Two rational solutions
• C) Two irrational solutions
• D) Two imaginary solutions

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