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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The roots of the quadratic equation \(2x^2 + x + 4 = 0\) are
Options
A Positive and negative
B Both positive
C Both negative
D No real roots
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Discriminant (\Delta = 1^2 - 4(2)(4) = 1 - 32 = -31 < 0). So the roots are complex conjugates, hence no real roots.

Hint

Compute the discriminant: \(\Delta = b^2 - 4ac\). If \(\Delta < 0\), no real roots.

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