Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients a, b, and c from the quadratic equations2−s+8=0 by comparing it to the standard form ax2+bx+c=0. Here, a=1, b=−1, and c=8.
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=(−1)2−4×1×8.
Perform calculation: Perform the calculation for the discriminant.D=1−4×1×8D=1−32D=−31