Respuesta :

x^2 - 2x + 1 = (x - 1)^2. 

So, x^2 - 2x + 1 = 0 
==> (x - 1)^2 = 0. 

By the Zero-Product Property, x = 1 is the only solution. However, since the x - 1 factor is squared, 1 is a zero of multiplicity 2 and is thus a double-root. 

Meaning, the answer is D. 

Answer:

The given equation has two complex roots.

Step-by-step explanation:

The general form of a quadratic equation is

[tex]ax^2+bx+c=0[/tex]

If [tex]b^2-4ac<0[/tex], then the equation has two complex root.

If [tex]b^2-4ac=0[/tex], then the equation has one real real root with multiplicity 2.

If [tex]b^2-4ac>0[/tex], then the equation has two real root.

The given quadratic equation is

[tex]2x^2-x+1=0[/tex]

Here a=2, b=-1 and c=1. The value of discriminant is

[tex]D=b^2-4ac=(-1)^2-4(2)(1)=1-8=-7[/tex]

Since D<0, therefore the given equation has two complex roots.