If b2 - 4ac > 0, which of the following conclusions can be made about the graph of f(x) = ax2 + bx + c, a ≠ 0?(a) The graph has two distinct x-intercepts.(b) The graph has no x-intercepts.(c) The graph has three distinct x-intercepts.(d) The graph has one x-intercept.

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If b2 - 4ac > 0, which of the following conclusions can be made about the graph of f(x) = ax2 + bx + c, a ≠ 0?
(a) The graph has two distinct x-intercepts.
(b) The graph has no x-intercepts.
(c) The graph has three distinct x-intercepts.
(d) The graph has one x-intercept.

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