The discriminant is b2 – 4ac = (–8)2 – (4)(2)(–10) = .

Square –8 to get 64. The product (4)(2)(–10) is –80, so subtracting it gives 64 – (–80) = 64 + 80 = 144. Therefore, the discriminant is 144, choice D.

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