Correct Answer: no proper linear factor
Explanation:
According to question , we have
Comparing x2 - x + 1 with ax2 + bx + c , we get
a = 1, b = −1, c = 1
Here D = b2 - 4ac = ( - 1 )2 - 4 (1)(1)
= 1 - 4 = - 3
Since D < 0, so the given expression has no proper linear factor.
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