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Determine whether the given quadratic equation has root(s). If so, findthe root(s): 5y 2– 2y – 2 = 0.


a = 5, b = –2 and c = –2
Δ= b 2 – 4ac

= (–2) 2 – 4(5)(–2)

= 4 + 40

= 44
Therefore the quadratic equation has real roots.



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