Consider Only the Discriminant $\mathrm { b } ^ { 2 }$

question 191

Multiple Choice

Consider only the discriminant, $\mathrm { b } ^ { 2 }$ 4ac, to determine whether one real-number solution, two different real-
solutions, or two different imaginary-number solutions exist.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 10 x + 25 = 0$$

• A) Two different real-number solutions
• B) Two different imaginary-number solutions
• C) One real solution

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