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Determine whether the given quadratic equation has root(s). If so, findthe root(s) –2y 2+ y + 1 = 0.


a =–2, b = 1 and c = 1
Δ = b 2 – 4ac

= 1 2 – 4(–2)(1)

= 1 + 8

= 9
Therefore the quadratic equation has real roots.



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