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What is the discriminant of the equation 2x^2-4x+1=0

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Answer:

8 i think

Explanation:

User Chris Montgomery
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

2x^2-4x+1=0

This is written in the form

ax^2 +bx+c =0

a=2 b = -4 c =1

The discriminant is

b^2 -4ac

(-4)^2 -4(2)(1)

16 - 8

8

The discriminant is 8

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