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A quadratic polynomial with two distinct roots has one real root. Then, the other root is
MathematicsQuadratic EquationNDANDA 2008 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A not necessarily real, if the coefficients are real
  • B always imaginary
  • C always rea
  • D real, if the coefficients are real
Solution:
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The correct answer is: always rea
We know that, if a quadratic polynomial with two distinct root has one real root, then
$b^{2}-4 a c>0$
Then other root will always real.

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