Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients a, b, and c from the quadratic equation2x2+4x+2=0 by comparing it to the standard form ax2+bx+c=0. a=2 b=4 c=2
Recall discriminant formula: Recall the formula for the discriminant of a quadratic equation, which is D=b2−4ac.
Substitute values: Substitute the identified values of a, b, and c into the discriminant formula.D=42−4×2×2
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant using the substituted values.D=16−4×2×2D=16−16D=0