AP EAMCET2014MathematicsQuadratic Equation
If p and q are distinct prime numbers and if the equation x^2-p x+q=0 has positive integers as its roots, then the roots of the equation are
Options
- A1,-1
- B2,3
- C1,2
- D3,1
Correct answer
C. 1,2
Step-by-step solution
Given, p and q are distinct prime. Let p=3 and q=2 Given equation becomes array rlrl & x^2-3 x+2 & =0 & x-2 x-x+2 & =0 & x(x-2)-1(x-2) & =0 & & (x-1)(x-2) & =0 & x & =1,2 array