How many real roots does 3x^2 - 2x - 4 = 0 have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Two distinct real roots
- Step 1: The discriminant is b² - 4ac = -2² - 4(3)(-4) = 52.
- Step 2: A positive discriminant means two distinct real roots.
Answer
Two distinct real roots.
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