Use the Discriminant to Determine What Type of Solutions Exist

question 29

Multiple Choice

Use the discriminant to determine what type of solutions exist for the quadratic equation. Do not solve the equation.

• A) rational, equal
• B) irrational, unequal
• C) irrational, equal
• D) nonreal complex numbers, complex conjugates
• E) rational, unequal

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