SOLUTION: Find the roots of 2x^2-kx+1

Question 1013053: Find the roots of 2x^2-kx+1
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, fractalier:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Can you factor it? No.
Can you complete the square and then solve? Yes.

The initial result would be , which can then be simplified some.
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If k = 2*sqrt2, then you have a perfect square...

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