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What is the discriminant. Y=4x2+6x+3

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We have
y=4x^2+6x+3, that corresponds to the form of parabola
y=ax^2+bx+c. The discriminant of a parabola is defined by formula
D=b^2-4ac. Inserting numbers into the formula we get that discriminant is
D=6^2-4\cdot4\cdot3=36-48=\boxed{-12}.

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Answer:

-12

Explanation:

y=4x²+6x+3

The discriminant:

Delta=6²-4×4×3=36-48=-12

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