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  • 15-01-2019
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What is the value of the discriminant for the quadratic equation

What is the value of the discriminant for the quadratic equation class=

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OmegaAzzy
OmegaAzzy OmegaAzzy
  • 15-01-2019

To find the discriminant, we can use this formula:

b^2 - 4ac

Our quadratic is:

2x^2 + x - 3

Let's plug in our values.

(1)^2 - 4(2)(-3)

Simplify.

1 - (-24)

1 + 24

25

The value of the discriminant is 25.

The correct answer is C.

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