Determine the Discriminant $$m ( x ) = - 3 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 9$$

question 24

Multiple Choice

Determine the discriminant. Then use it to determine the number of x-intercepts that the function has. $$m ( x ) = - 3 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 9$$

• A) Discriminant: -44; no x-intercepts
• B) Discriminant: -44; two x-intercepts
• C) Discriminant: -172; no x-intercepts
• D) Discriminant: -172; two x-intercepts

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