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Question 7 • Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections

If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is 4, which statement describes the roots?

Answer
A
There are two complex roots.
B
There are two real roots.
C
There is one complex root.
D
There is one real root.

Explanation

For a quadratic equation, a positive discriminant means the equation has two distinct real roots. Since the discriminant is 4, which is positive, the roots are real and there are two of them. Therefore, the correct statement is “There are two real roots.”

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