Which of the following quadratic equations has roots 3, 5 ?
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Which of the following quadratic equations has roots 3, 5 ?
(A) \(x^2 - 15x + 8 = 0\) (B) \(x^2 - 8x + 15 = 0\) (C) \(x^2 + 3x + 5 = 0\) (D) \(x^2 + 8x - 15 = 0\)
Choose the correct answer.
Which of the following quadratic equations has roots 3, 5 ?
(A) \(x^2 - 15x + 8 = 0\) (B) \(x^2 - 8x + 15 = 0\) (C) \(x^2 + 3x + 5 = 0\) (D) \(x^2 + 8x - 15 = 0\)
Answer: (B) \(x^2 - 8x + 15 = 0\)
Sum \(= 8\), product \(= 15\), so the equation is \(x^2 - 8x + 15 = 0\).
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