Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation.The quadratic equation is in the form as2+bs+c=0. For the equation 7s2−7s−1=0, the coefficients are:a=7b=−7c=−1
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant using the formula D=b2−4ac. Substitute the identified values into the formula: D=(−7)2−4×7×(−1)
Perform calculations: Perform the calculations to find the discriminant.D=49−(−28)D=49+28D=77