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advanced-math

If the discriminant is negative, the quadratic equation has:

A

Two real solutions

B

One real solution

C

No real solutions

D

Three solutions

Correct Answer: C

Choice C is the correct answer. The discriminant Δ=b24ac\Delta = b^2 - 4ac determines the nature of the roots.

  • If Δ>0\Delta > 0, there are two distinct real solutions.
  • If Δ=0\Delta = 0, there is exactly one real solution (repeated).
  • If Δ<0\Delta < 0 (negative), there are no real solutions (two complex imaginary solutions).

Choice A is incorrect because that requires Δ>0\Delta > 0. Choice B is incorrect because that requires Δ=0\Delta = 0. Choice D is incorrect because quadratics have at most 2 solutions.