If x is a real number, what are the solutions to the quadratic: 4*x^2- 4*x+1 = 0

You first calculate the delta of the equation: delta = b^2-4ac = 16 - 16 = 0 => the solution is double.x1,2 = (-b±sqrt(delta))/2/a = 4/2/4 = 1/2 which is real.so the solutions are 1/2 and 1/2.

MI
Answered by Maria I. Maths tutor

3300 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

(C3) Show that 4csc^2(x) - cot^2(x) = k can be expressed as sec^2(x) = (k-1)/(k-4) where k != 4


Simplify (􏰀36x^−2)􏰁^ 0.5


Simplify (5-root3)/(5+root3)


Mechanics (M1): Particle moving on a straight line with constant acceleration (Relationships of the 5 Key Formulae)


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning