What is the discriminant of the quadratic equation 8, x, squared, minus, 8, x, plus, 5, equals, 08x
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−8x+5=0?
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224224
minus, 96−96
9696
minus, 224−224
The discriminant of a quadratic equation in the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is given by the expression b^2 - 4ac.
In this case, the quadratic equation is 8x^2 - 8x + 5 = 0.
The coefficient of x^2 is a = 8.
The coefficient of x is b = -8.
The constant term is c = 5.
Using the discriminant formula, we have:
Discriminant = (-8)^2 - 4(8)(5)
= 64 - 160
= -96
Therefore, the discriminant of the given quadratic equation is -96.