Q.2 (B)(ii) Solve the following quadratic equation by factorisation method : \(m^2 + 14m + 13 = 0\)

Doubtly Asked 24 Oct 2026 ssc 10th Save WhatsApp Report

1 answer

Best answer

Answer: m = –1 or m = –13

\(m^2 + 13m + m + 13 = 0\)

\(m(m + 13) + 1(m + 13) = 0\)

\((m + 13)(m + 1) = 0\)

So \(m + 13 = 0\) or \(m + 1 = 0\), giving m = –13 or m = –1.

Doubtly AI · 24 Oct 2026 AI-verified · Oct 2026 Report

Was this answer helpful?