Evaluate the Expression $\frac { - 2 \pm \sqrt { 2 ^ { 2 } - 4 ( 1 ) ( - 8 ) } } { 2 ( 1 ) }$

question 84

Essay

Evaluate the expression. $\frac { - 2 \pm \sqrt { 2 ^ { 2 } - 4 ( 1 ) ( - 8 ) } } { 2 ( 1 ) }$

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Above Face Value

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Accrued Interest

Interest that has been incurred but not yet paid.

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