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The discussion focuses on the relationship between trigonometric functions and the roots of quadratic equations. It establishes that a non-degenerate quadratic equation of the form \(Ax^2 + Bx + C = 0\) has exactly two roots in the complex plane and at most two in the real plane. For a quadratic to have more than two roots, all coefficients must equal zero, resulting in an identity valid for all real \(x\). The discriminant condition \(b^2 - 4(a - \sin \theta)(c + \cos \theta) > 0\) is crucial for determining real and distinct roots.
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