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Step-by-step explanation:
Given a quadratic equation in standard form
axΒ² + bx + c = 0 ( a β 0 ) , then the discriminant is
Ξ = bΒ² - 4ac
β’ If bΒ² - 4ac > 0 then roots are real and distinct
β’ If bΒ² - 4ac = 0 then roots are real and equal
β’ If bΒ² - 4ac < 0 then roots are not real
3xΒ² - 4x - 2 = 0 β is in standard form
with a = 3, b = - 4, c = - 2 , thus
bΒ² - 4ac = (- 4)Β² - (4 Γ 3 Γ - 2) = 16 - ( - 24) = 16 + 24 = 40
Since bΒ² - 4ac > 0 then roots are real and distinct