If \\(2x^2+(k+1)x+3=0\\) has two distinct real roots, which condition on \\(k\\) is correct?

Correct answer: \\(k<-1-2\\sqrt{6}\\) or \\(k>-1+2\\sqrt{6}\\)

For the quadratic equation, \\(a=2, b=k+1, c=3\\), so the discriminant is \\(D=b^2-4ac=(k+1)^2-24\\). Two distinct real roots require \\(D>0\\). Hence \\((k+1)^2>24\\), which gives \\(k+1<-2\\sqrt{6}\\) or \\(k+1>2\\sqrt{6}\\). Therefore, \\(k<-1-2\\sqrt{6}\\) or \\(k>-1+2\\sqrt{6}\\). In option B, \\(D<0\\), so the roots are not real. Exam tip: \\(D=0\\) gives equal roots; therefore, use \\(D>0\\) for distinct real roots.