Compute the Discriminant $$4 x ^ { 2 } = - 2 x - 7$$

question 88

Multiple Choice

Compute the discriminant. Then determine the number and type of solutions for the given equation.
- $$4 x ^ { 2 } = - 2 x - 7$$

• A) \(- 108\); two complex imaginary solutions
• B) 116; two unequal real solutions
• C) 0 ; one real solution

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