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If the discriminant if a qudratic equation is 4, which statement describes the roots?

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Answer:

see explanation

Explanation:

The value of the discriminant determines the nature of the roots

• If b² - 4ac > 0 then roots are real and distinct

• If b² - 4ac = 0 then roots are real and equal

• If b² - 4ac < 0 then roots are not real

Here b² - 4ac = 4 > 0

Hence roots are real and distinct

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