Question

What is the value of the discriminant for the quadratic equation 0 = 2x2 + x – 3?

Discriminant = b2 – 4ac

Answer 1

Explanation:

A = 2, B = 1, C = -3

(1)² - 4(2)(-3)

1 + 24

25

Answer 2

The discriminant is
`D=1^2-4(2)(-3)=1+24=\boxed{25}`.

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