Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation.The quadratic equation is in the form ax2+bx+c=0. For the equation 3q2+8q−2=0, the coefficients are:a = 3b = 8c = −2
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant using the formula D=b2−4ac. Substitute the values of a, b, and c into the formula to find the discriminant. D=(8)2−4×3×(−2)
Perform calculations: Perform the calculations to determine the value of the discriminant.D=64−(−24)D=64+24D=88