Question

Find the discriminant of the following equation:

3x² – 2x + 8 = 0

Answer 1

Here, 

a = 3

b = –2

c = 8 

Discriminant D is given by 

D = b² – 4ac 

= (–2)² – 4 × 3 × 8 

= 4 – 96 

= –92