What is the value of the discriminant, b2 − 4ac, for the quadratic equation 0 = −2x2 − 3x + 8, and what does it mean about the number of real solutions the equation has?

The discriminant is −55, so the equation has 2 real solutions.
The discriminant is −55, so the equation has no real solutions.
The discriminant is 73, so the equation has 2 real solutions.
The discriminant is 73, so the equation has no real solutions.

Question

What is the value of the discriminant, b2 − 4ac, for the quadratic equation 0 = −2x2 − 3x + 8, and what does it mean about the number of real solutions the equation has?

The discriminant is −55, so the equation has 2 real solutions.
The discriminant is −55, so the equation has no real solutions.
The discriminant is 73, so the equation has 2 real solutions.
The discriminant is 73, so the equation has no real solutions.

kgrendel0324 · Answer

so plug the numbers into the equation b^2-4*a*c

kgrendel0324 · Answer

b=-3 a=-2 c=8