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F(x)=4x 2 +2x+6 What is the value of the discriminant of f

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Answer: -92

Explanation:

discriminant formula:
b^2-4ac


f(x) = 4x^2+2x+6

a = 4

b = 2

c = 6


b^2-4ac\\2^2-(4(4)(6))\\4-(96)\\4-96\\-92

Since the discriminant equals -92, and -92 is less than 0, we know the equation will not have real solutions

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