Q. What is the discriminant of the quadratic equation −x2−x+6=0 ?−252523−23
Identify Coefficients: Step Title: Identify the Coefficients of the Quadratic EquationConcise Step Description: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation to use in the discriminant formula.Step Calculation: The coefficients are a=−1, b=−1, and c=6.
Apply Discriminant Formula: Step Title: Apply the Discriminant FormulaConcise Step Description: Use the discriminant formula, which is D=b2−4ac, to find the discriminant of the quadratic equation.Step Calculation: D=(−1)2−4(−1)(6)=1−(−24)=1+24=25