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Solve 2x2 + 26 = 0 to identify the roots.

Solve 2x2 + 26 = 0 to identify the roots.-example-1
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The answer is B ( the second choice)

2x^2 + 26 = 0

(Divide both sides by 2)

x^2+ 13=0

(Move the 0 and change the sign)

x^2= -13

(Simplify)

x= - 13i and x= 13i
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X= - 0/2 ± √ (0/2)^2-13

X= ± √0^2-13

X= ± √-13

X= ± √13 i



Solution:

option B
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