1.   The roots of  x2 + 4x + 7 are________.
    A. real and rational B. real and irrational
    C. real and imaginary D. imaginary
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  2.   Solve  x2 + 7x + 8 = 0.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  3.   Solve  x2 - 6x + 25 = 0.
    A. 3 ± 4i B.
    C. 6 ± 8i D. -3 ± 4i
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  4.   Solve x2 + 14x + 49 = 0 by using the quadratic formula.
    A. 3, 8 B. 6, 16
    C. 7, –18 D. –3, –8
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  5.   Find the value for the discriminant for the following equation: . Then describe the number and type of roots.
    A. The discriminant is negative, so there are two complex roots. B. The discriminant is 100, which is not a perfect square; therefore, there are two irrational roots
    C. The discriminant is 96, which is not a perfect square; therefore, there are two irrational roots. D. The discriminant is 100, which is a perfect square; therefore, there are two rational roots
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