In the quadratic formula, what does the term '$$b^{2} - 4ac$$' represent?

5. BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions

5. BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions / The Quadratic Formula / Problem 15

Problem 15

In the quadratic formula, what does the term 'b² - 4ac' represent?

The axis of symmetry

The product of roots

The sum of roots

The discriminant, which determines the nature of the roots