How many roots does this have 2 x^(2) + 4x + 1 = 0 ​

Question

How many roots does this have

`2 x^(2) + 4x + 1 = 0`
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Answer 1

2 distinct real roots.

Explanation:

Discriminant (b^2 - 4ac) = 4^2 - 4*2*1

= 16 - 8

=8

So it has 2 distinct real roots.