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Which represents the solutions of the graphed system of equations, y=x^2-2x and y=-2x-1

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Answer:

No real roots. Imaginary roots would be x = plus or minus i .

Explanation:

Eliminate y for now by equating y=x^2-2x and y=-2x-1. Then:

x^2 - 2x = -2x - 1

Add 2x to both sides. Then x^2 = -1.

This is NO SOLUTION, since the square root of -1 would be imaginary.

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