Consider Only the Discriminant $b ^ { 2 } - 4 a c$

question 77

Multiple Choice

Consider only the discriminant, $b ^ { 2 } - 4 a c$ , to determine whether one real-number solution, two different real-number solutions, or two different imaginary-number solutions exist.
- $$3 x ^ { 2 } = 2 x - 4$$

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

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