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Which of the following is the discriminant of the quadratic equation 2x² 6x 3 0?

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Answer:

The discriminant of a quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0, is the value of b² - 4ac.

Given the equation 2x² + 6x + 3 = 0, the discriminant is:

b² - 4ac = (6)² - 4(2)(3) = 36 - 24 = 12

So the discriminant is 12.

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