Answer:
Option C is correct i.e. 2.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the function is f(x) = x² +8x -2.
We can compare it with general quadratic expression i.e. ax² +bx +c.
Then a = 1, b = 8, c = -2.
We can find the number of real root by finding discriminant of the equation ax² +bx +c =0 as follows:-
D = b² -4ac
D = 8² -4*1*-2
D = 64 +8
D = 72.
When D is a positive value, then we have two real roots of the equation.
Hence, option C is correct i.e. 2.
