SOLUTION: for the following equation, state the value of the discriminant and then describe the nature of the solutions. 4x^2-9x-1=0. Value of the discriminant - (I got 97 - is that right

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Question 157329: for the following equation, state the value of the discriminant and then describe the nature of the solutions. 4x^2-9x-1=0.
Value of the discriminant - (I got 97 - is that right?)
Equation has:
a) 2 imaginary solutions
b) 2 real solutions
c) 1 real solution
Answer by Fombitz(13823) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b%5E2-4ac=%28-9%29%5E2-4%284%29%28-1%29=81%2B16=97
Correct.
So what's the answer?? a,b, or c.