document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=37770>Question 37770</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Without solving the quadratic equation 5x^2 + 8x + 6 = 0, state whether or not this quadratic equation has real roots. Justify your answer. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The determinant, b^2-4ac = 8^2-4(5)(6) is negative.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Therefore the equation has no Real roots.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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