SOLUTION: the roots of the equation x^2+x+1=0 are

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Question 296997: the roots of the equation x^2+x+1=0 are
Answer by rpark91(10) About Me  (Show Source):
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First break up the polynomial by using the FOIL technique which gives you
%28x%2B1%29%28x%2B1%29
Set x%2B1 equal to 0 and solve for x.
x%2B1=0
x=-1
-1 is the only root