Use the discriminant to determine the number and nature of the solutions to the quadratic equation. Do not solve the equation.x2 + 2x - 8 = 0

A. exactly one real solution
B. two nonreal solutions
C. two real solutions


Answer: C

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A. x = ± 
B. x = ± 
C. x = ± 
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A. (18x + 42)(3x + 7) B. 6(3x - 7)(3x + 7) C. 6(9x2 + 42x + 49) D. 6(3x + 7)2

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