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If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is 4, which statement describes the roots?
O There are two complex roots.
O There are two real roots.
O There is one real root.
O There is one complex root.

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An equation can have 2 real roots if the discriminant is 4.

User Faheem Mitha
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Answer:

B) There are two real roots

Explanation:

If the discriminant
b^2-4ac>0, then there are 2 real roots. Thus, since
4>0, there are indeed two real roots.

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