Examples

Step 1
The discriminant of a quadratic is the expression inside the radical of the quadratic formula.
Step 2
Substitute in the values of , , and .
Step 3
Evaluate the result to find the discriminant.
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Step 3.1
Simplify each term.
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Step 3.1.1
One to any power is one.
Step 3.1.2
Multiply .
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Step 3.1.2.1
Multiply by .
Step 3.1.2.2
Multiply by .
Step 3.2
Add and .
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