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Solve a Quadratic EquationUse the following equation to answer the questions:3x2 - 8x + 1 = 314 1 pointWhat is the discriminant?The discriminant is type your answer...

Solve a Quadratic EquationUse the following equation to answer the questions:3x2 - 8x-example-1
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Δ=88

1) Using the Quadratic Equation to Solve

3x²-8x+1=3

3x²-8x+1-3=3-3

3x² -8x -2=0

2)Let's find the discriminant

Δ= (-8)²-4(3)(-2)

Δ=64 -4(3)(-2)

Δ=88

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