Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation.The quadratic equation is in the form ax2+bx+c=0. For the equation 9u2+4u+1=0, the coefficients are:a = 9b = 4c = 1
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant using the formula D=b2−4ac.Substitute the identified values into the formula:D=(4)2−4×9×1
Perform calculations: Perform the calculations to find the value of the discriminant.D=16−4×9×1D=16−36D=−20