Identify Equation Type: Identify the type of equation we are dealing with.The given equation x2+x+1=0 is a quadratic equation, which can be solved using the quadratic formulax=2a−b±b2−4ac, where a, b, and c are the coefficients of the terms x2, x, and the constant term, respectively.
Apply Quadratic Formula: Apply the quadratic formula to find the solutions for x. For the given equation, a=1, b=1, and c=1. Plugging these values into the quadratic formula gives us: x=2⋅1−1±12−4⋅1⋅1x=2−1±1−4x=2−1±−3
Simplify Square Root: Simplify the expression under the square root.Since the expression under the square root is negative, we have a complex number. The square root of −3 can be written as 3i, where i is the imaginary unit.x=2−1±3i
Write Final Solutions: Write the final solutions.The equation has two complex solutions:x=2−1+3i and x=2−1−3i
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