Identify values: Identify the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation3p2+2p+6=0 by comparing it to the standard form ax2+bx+c=0. a=3 b=2 c=6
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant using the formula D=b2−4ac with the values of a, b, and c identified in the previous step.D=22−4×3×6
Simplify calculation: Simplify the discriminant calculation.D=4−4×3×6D=4−72D=−68