Q. What is the discriminant of the quadratic equation 3x2−7x+3=0 ?−851385−13
Understand the Discriminant: Step Title: Understand the DiscriminantConcise Step Description: The discriminant of a quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0 is given by the formula D=b2−4ac. It determines the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation.Step Calculation: No calculation in this step.
Identify the Coefficients: Step Title: Identify the CoefficientsConcise Step Description: Identify the coefficients a, b, and c from the quadratic equation 3x2−7x+3=0.Step Calculation: Coefficients are a=3, b=−7, c=3.
Calculate the Discriminant: Step Title: Calculate the DiscriminantConcise Step Description: Use the discriminant formula D=b2−4ac to calculate the value of the discriminant for the given quadratic equation.Step Calculation: D=(−7)2−4(3)(3)=49−36=13.