Question

What is the discriminant of the polynomial 4x^2+4x+1 A.) -12 B.) -4 C.) 0 D.) 32

Answer 1

Answer:

C.) 0

Step-by-step explanation:

ax^2+bx+c

discriminant

b^2 -4ac

4^2-4*4*1

16-16

0

Answer 2

Answer:

$\Large \boxed{\mathrm{\bold{C.} \ 0}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The polynomial is given:

$4x^2+4x+1$

The polynomial is in the form ax² + bx + c.

We can use the discriminant formula:

$b^2-4ac$

Plugging in the values and evaluating.

$4^2-4(4)(1)$

$16-16$

$0$

The discriminant is 0.