Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients a, b, and c from the quadratic equation in the form ax2+bx+c=0. For the equation 3t2−6t+1=0, we have: a=3b=−6c=1
Recall formula for discriminant: Recall the formula for the discriminant of a quadratic equation, which is D=b2−4ac.
Substitute values into formula: Substitute the identified values of a, b, and c into the discriminant formula.D=(−6)2−4×3×1
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant.D=36−4×3×1D=36−12D=24