How many real roots does have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. None
- Step 1: .
- Step 2: A negative discriminant means no real roots.
Answer
None.
Why not the others: Two equal roots: this needs the discriminant to be exactly zero. Two different roots: this needs the discriminant to be positive. Exactly one root and one imaginary root: complex roots come in pairs.
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