Use the Discriminant to Determine Whether the Quadratic Equation Below

question 68

Multiple Choice

Use the discriminant to determine whether the quadratic equation below has one real number solution, two real number solutions, or two complex number solutions.

• A) Two real
• B) One real
• C) Two complex

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