SOLUTION: What is the actual formula for the discrimiant? Can you apply it on: 3x^2 - 4x + 2 = 0

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Question 867496:
What is the actual formula for the discrimiant? Can you apply it on:
3x^2 - 4x + 2 = 0
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solving the quadratic equation ax%5E2%2Bbx%2Bc=0 using Completing the Square, you will find an irrational expression with the input of b%5E2-4ac. THAT is the discriminant.

Look at Discussion to understand Completing the Square