Question

Determine the nature of the roots:

Answer 1

A. 2 distinct roots.

Explanation:

2x^2 + 8x + 3 = 0

Finding the discriminant:

b^2 - 4ac = 8^2 - 4 * 2 * 3

= 64 - 24

= 40

The discriminant is positive but not a perfect square

So there are 2 distinct ,real, irrational roots.