Use the Discriminant to Determine the Number and Nature of the Solutions

question 109

Multiple Choice

Use the discriminant to determine the number and nature of the solutions to the quadratic equation. Do not solve the
equation.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 5 = 0$$

• A)two real solutions
• B)two nonreal solutions
• C)exactly one real solution

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