Identify values: Identify the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation in the form ax2+bx+c=0. For the equation 9p2−3p+9=0, we have: a=9b=−3c=9
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=(−3)2−4×9×9
Perform calculations: Perform the calculations to find the value of the discriminant.D=9−4×9×9D=9−4×81D=9−324D=−315