Question: What is the discriminant of the quadratic equation 2x^2 + 3x + 1 = 0?

Options:

1. 1
2. 0
3. 3
4. 2

Correct Answer: 1

Solution:

The discriminant is calculated as b^2 - 4ac. Here, a = 2, b = 3, c = 1. So, discriminant = 3^2 - 4(2)(1) = 9 - 8 = 1.