Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation.The quadratic equation is in the form ar2+br+c=0. For the equation r2+9r+5=0, the coefficients are:a = 1 (coefficient of r2)b = 9 (coefficient of r)c = 5 (constant term)
Calculate discriminant: Calculate the discriminant using the formula D=b2−4ac.Substitute the identified values into the discriminant formula:D=b2−4acD=(9)2−4(1)(5)
Perform calculations: Perform the calculations to find the value of the discriminant.D=81−4(1)(5)D=81−20D=61