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The Golden Ratio: Solve for X in the following quadratic equation - X^2 + X -1 = 0

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Solve for x in the following quadratic equation and you will have discovered the beautiful time-honored Golden Ratio:
X^2 + X -1 = 0

Hint: Quadratic Formula

posted Sep 17, 2016 by George Davros

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