Use the discriminant to determine whether the equation has two rational solutions, one rational solution, two irrational solutions, or two nonreal complex solutions. Do not actually solve.s2 - 2s - 8 = 0

A. Two nonreal complex solutions
B. Two rational solutions
C. One rational solution
D. Two irrational solutions


Answer: B

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