Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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![**Task: Determine the Discriminant of a Quadratic Equation**
**Quadratic Equation:**
\[ 8m^2 - 3m + 6 = 0 \]
To find the discriminant of a quadratic equation in the standard form \( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 \), use the formula:
\[ \text{Discriminant} = b^2 - 4ac \]
For the given equation, identify the coefficients:
- \( a = 8 \)
- \( b = -3 \)
- \( c = 6 \)
Calculate the discriminant using the above coefficients:
\[ \text{Discriminant} = (-3)^2 - 4(8)(6) \]](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F322e30c4-04c1-4495-b21b-e5cf49b8347a%2F12200b68-5c22-48da-99f0-2ff8161d0b04%2Fmrd9im_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Task: Determine the Discriminant of a Quadratic Equation**
**Quadratic Equation:**
\[ 8m^2 - 3m + 6 = 0 \]
To find the discriminant of a quadratic equation in the standard form \( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 \), use the formula:
\[ \text{Discriminant} = b^2 - 4ac \]
For the given equation, identify the coefficients:
- \( a = 8 \)
- \( b = -3 \)
- \( c = 6 \)
Calculate the discriminant using the above coefficients:
\[ \text{Discriminant} = (-3)^2 - 4(8)(6) \]
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