Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation.The quadratic equation is in the form aw2+bw+c=0. For the equation 9w2+7w+8=0, the coefficients are:a = 9b = 7c = 8
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant using the formula D=b2−4ac. Substitute the identified values into the formula: D=(7)2−4×9×8
Perform calculations: Perform the calculations to find the value of the discriminant.D=49−4×9×8D=49−288
Complete calculation: Complete the calculation to find the final value of the discriminant. D=49−288D=−239