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What are the roots of the polynomial equation

What are the roots of the polynomial equation-example-1

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Answer:

-4 or -3

Explanation:

Calculate the determinant:

D = b^2 - 4ac = 49 - 48 = 1

Apply the formula:

x = (-b +- sqrt(D))/2a = (-7 +- 1)/2 = -4 or -3

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