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Question 2 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 2 CREDIT RECOVERY

What is the value of the discriminant for the quadratic equation 0 is equal to 2 x squared plus x minus 3 ? Discriminant is equal to b squared minus 4 A c

Answer
A
negative 23
B
26
C
negative 25
D
25

Explanation

For 2x² + x − 3 = 0, the coefficients are a = 2, b = 1, and c = −3. Using the discriminant formula b² − 4ac gives 1² − 4(2)(−3) = 1 + 24 = 25. The correct choice is 25.

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