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If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is equal to -8, 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 rood​

User Geeth
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Answer:

Two complex roots

Explanation:

IF YOURE DOING THE REVIEW AND IT'S EQUAL TO 4, THE ANSWER IS

"two real roots"

User Kanopus
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Answer:

There are two complex roots.

Explanation:

If the discriminant is less than 0 (a negative number), it will have two complex roots.

The quadratic will never touch the x axis, and will have no x intercepts, so the solutions are imaginary/complex.

Since -8 is a negative number, there will be two complex roots.

So, the answer is that There are two complex roots.

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