Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation.The quadratic equation is in the form as as2+bs+c=0. For the equation 2s2+8s+8=0, the coefficients are:a = 2b = 8c = 8
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant using the formula D=b2−4ac.Substitute the identified values into the discriminant formula:D=b2−4acD=(8)2−4×2×8
Simplify calculation: Simplify the discriminant calculation.D=64−4×2×8D=64−64D=0