Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients a, b, and c from the quadratic equation3u2−8u+4=0. Comparing the equation to the standard form ax2+bx+c=0, we find: a=3b=−8c=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=(−8)2−4×3×4
Find value of discriminant: Perform the calculations to find the value of the discriminant.D=64−4×3×4D=64−48D=16