Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients a, b, and c from the quadratic equation2w2+3w+4=0 by comparing it to the standard form ax2+bx+c=0. Here, a=2, b=3, and c=4.
Calculate discriminant: Use the discriminant formula D=b2−4ac to calculate the discriminant of the quadratic equation.Substitute the identified values into the formula: D=(3)2−4×2×4.
Perform calculations: Perform the calculations to find the discriminant.D=9−4×2×4D=9−32D=−23