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Quadratic Equations and Inequalities: Discriminant MCQ

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DiscriminantEasyQuestion 220001

Question

For the quadratic ax² + bx + c = 0, the discriminant D = b² − 4ac. If D > 0, the roots are:
  1. A
    Complex conjugates
  2. B
    Equal real roots
  3. C
    Two distinct real roots
    Correct
  4. D
    No roots

Correct answer

Two distinct real roots

Explanation

D > 0 gives two distinct real roots, D = 0 gives one repeated root, D < 0 gives complex conjugate roots.