PRC-2 · Chapter 1 · Question 8 of 45
What are the roots of the quadratic equation x^2 - 4x - 5 = 0?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) 5 and -1
Explanation
By factoring the equation into (x - 5)(x + 1) = 0, we can determine that the roots satisfying the equation are x = 5 and x = -1.
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