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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How many real number solutions does the equation have? -8x^2 - 8x - 2 = 0 A: One solution B: Two solutions C: No solutions D: Infinitely many solutions

OpenStudy (rational):

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OpenStudy (rational):

look at the graph above how many times does it cross x axis ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

once

OpenStudy (rational):

Yes clearly it becomes 0 only once so only one solution

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

You can also use the discriminant, \(b^2-4ac\) to find the # of real and imaginary solutions once you simplify the equation.

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