Find the discriminant of the following quadratic equation.
 
1. \(2x^2 - 7x - 15 = 0\)
 
Discriminant \(=\)  
 
Nature of roots: .
 
 
2. \(4x^2 - 8x + 5 = 0\)
 
Discriminant \(=\)  
 
Nature of roots: .
 
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