Use the Discriminant to Determine Whether the Given Equation Has

question 20

Multiple Choice

Use the discriminant to determine whether the given equation has two irrational roots, two rational roots, one repeated root, or two complex roots. Do not solve. -5x² + 27x - 10 =0

• A) two irrational roots
• B) two rational roots
• C) one repeated root
• D) two complex roots

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