Question

P^2 + 4p - 12 = 0

Find the value of the discriminant.

A) 2

B) 4

C) 8

D) 64

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

given p² + 4p - 12 = 0 ← in standard form

with a = 1, b = 4, c = - 12, then the discriminant

Δ = b² - 4ac

= 4² - (4 × 1 × - 12) = 16 - (- 48) = 16 + 48 = 64 → D