SOLUTION: When we look at a quadratic equation, what is considered the discriminant?

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Question 737208: When we look at a quadratic equation, what is considered the discriminant?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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In the quadratic equation

x=%28-b+%2B-+sqrt%28b%5E2-4ac%29%29%2F%282a%29

the discriminant is D+=+b%5E2+-+4ac, which is basically the stuff under the square root.