What are the solution(s) of #2x^2 - 2x = 1#?

1 Answer
Nov 6, 2015

The approximate values are 1.37 and -0.37

Explanation:

Rewrite your original equation by moving the constant to the left side of the equation:
#2x^2 - 2x - 1 = 0#

Here you have a typical #ax^2 + bx + c = 0# equation.
Use the ABC-formula to solve the equation.

#(-b +- sqrt(b^2 - 4ac))/(2a)#

Fill in 2 as a, -2 as b and -1 as c.

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