p^2+6p+9=0
The discriminant of a quadratic is the expression inside the radical of the quadratic formula.
b^2−4(ac)
Substitute in the values of
a, b, and c.
6^2−4(1⋅9)
Evaluate the result to find the discriminant.
36-4(9)
36-36
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