1.   The roots of  x2 + 4x + 7 are________.
    A. real and imaginary B. imaginary
    C. real and rational D. real and irrational
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  2.   Solve 2x2 - 4x + 3 = 0.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  3.   Solve x2 + 14x + 49 = 0 by using the quadratic formula.
    A. 6, 16 B. 7, –18
    C. –3, –8 D. 3, 8
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  4.   Find the value for the discriminant for the following equation: . Then describe the number and type of roots.
    A. The discriminant is 100, which is a perfect square; therefore, there are two rational roots B. The discriminant is 96, which is not a perfect square; therefore, there are two irrational roots.
    C. The discriminant is negative, so there are two complex roots. D. The discriminant is 100, which is not a perfect square; therefore, there are two irrational roots
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  5.   If a perfect square is equal to a constant, what is the best method to solve the quadratic equation?
    A. Quadratic Formula B. Square Root Property
    C. Factoring D. Completing the Square
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