Question

What is the discriminant of the quadratic equation 4x^2 +2x−1=0?

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GPT 3.5
The discriminant of a quadratic equation in the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is given by the formula Δ = b^2 - 4ac.

For the equation 4x^2 + 2x - 1 = 0, we have a = 4, b = 2, and c = -1.

Plugging these values into the formula, we get:

Δ = (2)^2 - 4(4)(-1)
Δ = 4 - 16
Δ = -12

Therefore, the discriminant of the quadratic equation 4x^2 + 2x - 1 = 0 is -12.
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GPT 3.5
I apologize for the error in my previous response. Let's correct it:

For the equation 4x^2 + 2x - 1 = 0, we have a = 4, b = 2, and c = -1.

Plugging these values into the formula for the discriminant, we get:

Δ = (2)^2 - 4(4)(-1)
Δ = 4 - (-16)
Δ = 4 + 16
Δ = 20

Therefore, the discriminant of the quadratic equation 4x^2 + 2x - 1 = 0 is 20. Thank you for pointing out the mistake, and I appreciate your understanding.
What is the discriminant of the quadratic equation −x^2 +9x−8=0?
GPT 3.5
For the equation −x^2 + 9x - 8 = 0, we have a = -1, b = 9, and c = -8.

Plugging these values into the formula for the discriminant, we get:

Δ = (9)^2 - 4(-1)(-8)
Δ = 81 - 32
Δ = 49

Therefore, the discriminant of the quadratic equation −x^2 + 9x - 8 = 0 is 49.