Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation.The quadratic equation is in the form ax2+bx+c=0. For the equation 2q2−9q+8=0, the coefficients are:a=2b=−9c=8
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant using the formula D=b2−4ac.Substitute the identified values into the formula:D=(−9)2−4×2×8
Perform calculations: Perform the calculations to find the value of the discriminant.D=81−4×2×8D=81−64D=17