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What is the discriminant of the following equation: x2 − 2x + 2 = 0 Options: -8 -4 -12 12

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Answer:

The answer is -4

Explanation:

Write the problem as a mathematical expression.

What is the discriminant of the following equation :

x2 − 2x + 2 = 0

The discriminant of a quadratic is the expression inside the radical of the quadratic formula.

b2 - 4 (ac)

Substitute in the values of a, b, and c.

(-2)2 - 4 (1 * 2)

Evaluate the result to find the discriminant.

Then, simplify each term.

Raise -2 to the power of 2.

4 - 4 (1 * 2)

Multiply 2 by 1

4 - 4 * 2

Multiply -4 by 2.

4 - 8

Subtract 8 from 4.

-4

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