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

question 24

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.
- $| 5 x | = 0$

• A) 0,5
• B) 0
• C) \(- 5,5\)
• D) \(- 5,0\)

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