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Find the discriminant of the quadratic 5x^2 - 2x + 8 - 2x^2 + 6x + 2.

 Jul 11, 2024
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First, let's combine all like terms. 

By setting up a quadratic, we get 3x2+4x+10

 

The descriminant of a quadratic can be written in the form b24ac for quadratcis written in the form ax2+bx+c

 

Thus, we have

424(3)(10)16120104

 

So -104 is our answer

 

Thanks! :)

 Jul 11, 2024

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