What is a discriminant and what’s the formula, if there is one?

To decrease an amount by 16% what single multiplier would you use

Solve the equation for b: a= (1/2)(b)(h)

Rachel is studying the population of a particular bird species in a national park. she observes every 10th bird of that species that she can find in the park. her conclusion is that the birds living in the park who belong to that species generally feed on insects. rachel's sample is . based on the sample she picked, rachel's generalization is