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The value of the discriminant of the equation 2x^2 - 3x + 5 = 0, is: 1. 31 2. √-31 3. √31 4. -31

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Comparing 2x2 - 3x + 5 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 2, b = -3 and c = 5.

We know that,

⇒ D = b2 - 4ac

⇒ D = (-3)2 - 4(2)(5)

⇒ D = 9 - 40

⇒ D = -31.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

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