Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables

Medium Math · Advanced Math · Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables · MCQ

$x squared, minus x, minus 1, equals 0$

What values satisfy the equation above?

A
$x equals 1$ and $x equals 2$
B
$x equals negative one half$ and $x equals three halves$
C
$x equals, the fraction with numerator 1 plus the square root of 5, and denominator 2$ and $x equals, the fraction with numerator 1 minus the square root of 5, and denominator 2$
D
$x equals, the fraction with numerator negative 1 plus the square root of 5, and denominator 2$ and $x equals, the fraction with numerator negative 1 minus the square root of 5, and denominator 2$

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