<PRE><B>Question 827288</B>
The value of the discriminant for the equation below is 33. 

2x^2+5x-1=0
What does the value of the discriminant mean for this equ ation? 

A. The equation has 1 real, rational root.
B. The equation has 2 real, rational roots.
C. The equation has 1 real, irrational root.
D. The equation has 2 real, irrational roots.
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Note: sqrt(33) is irrational.
Since the discriminant is positive, and sqrt(33) is
irrational, the equation has 2 real, irrational roots.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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