Q. What is the discriminant of the quadratic equation 2x2+6x−1=0 ?44−44−2828
Identify values of a, b, c: Identify the values of a, b, and c from the quadratic equation in the form ax2+bx+c=0. Comparing 2x2+6x−1=0 with ax2+bx+c=0, we find: a=2b0b1
Calculate the discriminant: Calculate the discriminant using the formula D=b2−4ac. Substitute 2 for a, 6 for b, and −1 for c in the formula. D=(6)2−4×2×(−1)
Perform calculations to find value: Perform the calculations to find the value of the discriminant.D=36−4×2×(−1)D=36+8D=44