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GMAT Quantitative Section

Values of k for Distinct Roots in Quadratic

Very Hard Problem Solving Algebra

Consider the following quadratic equation:

$$ 2x^2 - (k + 1)x + k = 0 $$

For which values of $$k$$ will this equation have two distinct real roots?

A

$$ k < 0 $$

B

$$ k = 4 $$

C

$$ k > 4 $$

D

$$ k > 0 $$

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