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10. Use the discriminant to find the values of b for which the equation 4x2 + bx + 1 = 0 has one real solution.

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Answer:

b = 4, or -4

Explanation:

b^2 - 4*4*1 = 0

b^2 = 16

b = 4, or -4

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