What is the discriminant \(D\) of the equation \(x^2-2x+1=0\)?
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For a quadratic equation \(ax^2+bx+c=0\), the discriminant is \(D=b^2-4ac\). Here, \(a=1, b=-2, c=1\), so \(D=(-2)^2-4(1)(1)=4-4=0\). Therefore, option A is correct. Choosing 4 may result from forgetting to subtract \(4ac\). Exam tip: always include the negative sign of \(b\) before squaring it.
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For a quadratic equation \(ax^2+bx+c=0\), the discriminant is \(D=b^2-4ac\). Here, \(a=1, b=-2, c=1\), so \(D=(-2)^2-4(1)(1)=4-4=0\). Therefore, option A is correct. Choosing 4 may result from forgetting to subtract \(4ac\). Exam tip: always include the negative sign of \(b\) before squaring it.
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This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Methods of Solving Quadratic Equations.
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