Question

Of 12
(11) Determine the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation
2x2 - 3x - 4=0.​

Answer 1

a=2,b=-3,c=-4

b²-4ac

(-3)²-4(2)(-4)

9-(-32)

9+32

41>0

hence

41 is greater then zeroes therefore equation have distinct and real roots.

b²-4ac>0 then real and distinct roots