PRC-2 · Chapter 1 · Question 6 of 45
Find the roots of the quadratic equation x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0 using factorization.
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) 2 and 3
Explanation
The equation factors into (x - 2)(x - 3) = 0 because -2 and -3 multiply to positive 6 and add to -5. Therefore, the roots are x = 2 and x = 3.
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