Algebraeasy · Past Paper
If the sum and product of roots are 5 and 6 respectively, the equation is:
Ax^2 + 5x + 6 = 0
Bx^2 - 5x + 6 = 0
Cx^2 - 6x + 5 = 0
Dx^2 + 6x - 5 = 0
✓ Correct Answer: B — x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0
Equation: x^2 - (sum)x + (product) = 0, so x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0.
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