Answer:
1±√2=q
or
q=2.41, -0.41
Explanation:
we are given the equation q²-2q-1=0, and we want to use the quadratic equation, which is (-b±√(b²-4ac))/2a
a is 1 (there is a 1 in front of q²)
b is -2
c is -1
substitute into the equation:
q=(2±√(4-4*1*-1))/2
solve for the discriminant:
√(4-4(1*-1))
√8
now the equation:
(2±√8)/2=q
simplify:
1±√2=q
or if your application asks for a decimal:
√2≈1.41
so:
1+1.41=2.41=q
or
1-1.41=-0.41=q
Hope this helps!