SOLUTION: SOLVE: p^2-p+1=0 This chapter has been Quadratic formula's and equations. I have no idea what or how to begin. I hope someone can help me. Thank you in advance......

Question 631030: SOLVE:
p^2-p+1=0
This chapter has been Quadratic formula's and equations. I have no idea what or how to begin. I hope someone can help me.
Thank you in advance......
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
SOLVE:
p^2-p+1=0
This chapter has been Quadratic formula's
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Formula: p = [-b +- sqrt(b^2-4ac)]/(2a)
a = 1 ; b = -1 ; c = 1
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So, p = [1 +- sqrt(1-4*1*-1]/(2*1)
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p = [1 +- sqrt(5)]/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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