Question

What is the discriminant of the polynomial 4x^2+4x+1

A.) -12
B.) -4
C.) 0
D.) 32

Answer 1

`\Large \boxed{\mathrm{\bold{C.} \ 0}}`

Explanation:

The polynomial is given:

`4x^2+4x+1`

The polynomial is in the form ax² + bx + c.

We can use the discriminant formula:

`b^2-4ac`

Plugging in the values and evaluating.

`4^2-4(4)(1)`

`16-16`

`0`

The discriminant is 0.

Answer 2

C.) 0

Explanation:

ax^2+bx+c

discriminant

b^2 -4ac

4^2-4*4*1

16-16

0