To solve the equation -2x² - x + 1 = 0 using the quadratic formula, what would be the value of b

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Answer: -1

Explanation:

Since the quadratic equation is in standard form, (ax² + bx + c), the coefficients of each term are the number in front of the x² or x.

Therefore,

a = -2

b = -1

c = 1

b = -1

Jay Gilford answered Nov 28, 2023

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