Evaluate the Discriminant for the Equation $4 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 9 = 0$

question 356

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the discriminant for the equation. Then use it to predict the number of distinct solutions, and whether they are rational, irrational, or nonreal complex.
- $4 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 9 = 0$

• A) Two distinct nonreal complex solutions
• B) Two distinct rational solutions
• C) One rational solution (a double solution)
• D) Two distinct irrational solutions

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