Question

the quadratic equation 2x²– 8x + p = 0 has two distinct real roots. what is the highest possible integer value of p?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

For having distinct real roots,

Discriminant, D=b

2

−4ac>0⇒(−6)

2

>4⋅2⋅p⇒36>8p

⇒8p<36⇒p<

2

9