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GMAT Quantitative Section

Quadratic Equation Distinct Real Roots Condition

Hard Problem Solving Algebra

Given the equation:

$$3x^2 - 12x + k = 0$$

where k is a constant. If this quadratic equation has two distinct real roots, which of the following values of k would satisfy this condition?

A

$k = 16$

B

$k = 9$

C

$k = 0$

D

$k = 4$

Hint

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