State the value of the discriminant and the number of real solutions.
-6x2 - 54 = 0
A) 0, one
B) -1296, two
C) 1296, two
D) 1296, one

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The discriminant of a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is given by b^2 - 4ac. For the equation 6x^2 - 54 = 0, a = 6, b = 0, and c = -54. The discriminant is 0^2 - 4(6)(-54) = 1296. Since the discriminant is positive, there are two real solutions.

State the Value of the Discriminant and the Number of Real