Evaluate the Discriminant for the Equation $$w ^ { 2 } - 2 w + 6 = 0$$

question 476

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.
- $$w ^ { 2 } - 2 w + 6 = 0$$

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

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