Solve the equation x^2-40x+1=0 using the quadratic formula. Use five-digit decimal arithmetic to find numerical values for the roots of the equation; for example, you will need (399)^(1/2)= 19.975. Identify any loss-of-significance error that you encounter.
(b) Find both roots accurately by using only five-digit decimal arithmetic.
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