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(a) Use the quadratic formula to determine the roots of the equation x^2 - 2x = 2. Estimate the roots to the nearest tenth.

(b) Determine the vertex and use the information obtained in part (a) to sketch the graph of y = x2 - 2x - 2.

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(a) Use the quadratic formula to determine the roots of the equation . Estimate the roots to the nearest tenth.
The given equation can be written as The quadratic formula is given by where a=1, b=-2 ...

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