In the given equation, is a constant. For which of the following values of will the equation have more than one real solution?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Choice A is correct. A quadratic equation of the form , where , , and are constants, has either no real solutions, exactly one real solution, or exactly two real solutions. That is, for the given equation to have more than one real solution, it must have exactly two real solutions. When the value of the discriminant, or , is greater than 0, the given equation has exactly two real solutions. In the given equation, , and . Therefore, the given equation has exactly two real solutions when , or . Adding to both sides of this inequality yields . Taking the square root of both sides of yields two possible inequalities: or . Of the choices, only choice A satisfies or .
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
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