Question

How many real roots does the function

Answer 1

Option C is correct i.e. 2.

Explanation:

Given the function is f(x) = x² +8x -2.

We can compare it with general quadratic expression i.e. ax² +bx +c.

Then a = 1, b = 8, c = -2.

We can find the number of real root by finding discriminant of the equation ax² +bx +c =0 as follows:-

D = b² -4ac

D = 8² -4*1*-2

D = 64 +8

D = 72.

When D is a positive value, then we have two real roots of the equation.

Hence, option C is correct i.e. 2.