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If 2x2 - ax + 6 = 0 has two distinct real roots, which of the following must be true?

A. a2 < 48 B. a2 = 48 C. a2 > 48 D. a2 = 12 E. a2 = 24

User Kevin Pang
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Answer:

a² - 4(2)(6) > 0

a² - 48 > 0

a² > 48

The correct answer is C.

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