What is the value of b^2 - 4ac for the following equation? 2x^2 + 3x = -1

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Shtirlitz [24]2 years ago

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Hello :
2x²+3x+1=0
a=2 b=3 c=1
b²-4ac = (3)²-4(2)(1) = 1

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You are given the equation of the curve

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