Question

Find the discriminant. 2p^2-9p+8=0

Answer 1

Explanation:

2p^2-9p+8=0

(2p^2-p)-(8p+8)=0

2p(p-1)-8(p-1)=0

(2p-8) (p-1)=0

2p-8=0

2p=8

P=8/2

P=4

Or

P-1=0

P=0+1

P=1