Question

For the following quadratic equation, find the discriminant.

5x^2– 10x – 255 = 0
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Answer 1

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`