The discriminant of the equation $2 x^{2} - 5 x - 2 = 0$ is
41

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The correct option is A 41
Quadratic equation: $2 x^{2} - 5 x - 2 = 0$
We know that discriminant of a quadratic equation $a x^{2} + b x + c = 0$ is given by
$D = b^{2} - 4 a c$ .

Here, a = 2, b = -5 and c = -2
Therefore, discriminant of the given quadratic equation
$= (- 5)^{2} - 4 \times 2 \times (- 2) = 25 + 16 = 41$

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