Post-UTME Mathematics 2006 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 10 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2006 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The sum of the roots of a quadratic is 5/2 and the product of the roots is 4. Find the quadratic equation.
- A. 2x²+5x+8=0
- B. 2x²-5x+8=0Correct
- C. 2x²ox+5=0
- D. 2x²+8x-5=0
Explanation
x²-(sum)x+(product)=0 gives x²-(5/2)x+4=0; multiplying by 2: 2x²-5x+8=0.
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