Question
Roots of the equation x^2+b x-c=0(b, c 0) are
BITSAT
Mathematics
Quadratic Equation
2024
BITSAT 2024 (Memory Based Paper 3)
BITSAT Mathematics Question (2024) — Solution
Options
- A. both positive
- B. both negative
- C. of opposite sign
- D. None of the above
Answer
C. of opposite sign
Step-by-step solution
We know that, if roots are of same sign Product of root is + ve if roots are of opposite sign Product of roots is -ve Here, x^2+b x-c=0 (b, c 0 ) Product of roots = -c 1 =- ve Roots are of opposite sign.
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