Identify values: Identify the values of a, b, and c from the quadratic equation in the form ax2+bx+c=0. Comparing 7x2+9x−2=0 with ax2+bx+c=0, we find: a=7b=9c=−2
Use discriminant formula: Use the discriminant formula D=b2−4ac to find the discriminant of the quadratic equation.Substitute the identified values into the formula:D=(9)2−4×7×(−2)
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant using the substituted values.D=81−(−56)D=81+56D=137