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What is the discriminant of 6x2-8x+4=0

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Answer:

discriminant: 64

Explanation:

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

b^ 2 − 4 ( a c )

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

( − 8 )^ 2− 4 ( 6 ⋅ 0 )

Simplify each term.

Raise − 8 to the power of 2.

64 − 4 ( 6 ⋅ 0 )

Multiply 6 by 0 .

64 − 4 ⋅ 0

Multiply − 4 by 0 .

64 + 0

Add 64 and 0 .

64

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