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Quadratic Equations and Inequalities: Sum and Product of Roots MCQ

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Sum and Product of RootsEasyQuestion 220002

Question

For ax² + bx + c = 0 with roots α and β, the product of roots αβ equals:
  1. A
    b/a
  2. B
    −b/a
  3. C
    c/a
    Correct
  4. D
    −c/a

Correct answer

c/a

Explanation

By Vieta's formulas: α + β = −b/a and αβ = c/a.

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