If the discriminant for a quadratic equation is 8, the equation has ____ real solutions. (Choose the answer) A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. None of these
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If the discriminant is zero, the quadratic equation has one real solution (a repeated root). If the discriminant is negative, the quadratic equation has no real solutions (two complex solutions). Show more…
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