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For the following quadratic equation, find the discriminant.

5x^2– 10x – 255 = 0
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Answer:

5200

Explanation:

STEP 1: The discriminant of a quadratic is the expression inside the radical of the quadratic formula.


b^2-4(ac)

STEP 2: Substitute in the values of a, b, and c.


(-10)^2-4(5)(-255)

STEP 3: Evaluate the result to find the discriminant.


5200

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