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Determine whether x = − 1 is a root of the equation x2 − 3x + 2 = 0 or not.

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x2 − 3x + 2 = 0

Put x = − 1 in L.H.S.

L.H.S. = (− 1)2 − 3(− 1) + 2

= 1 + 3 + 2 = 6 ≠ R.H.S.

Then x = − 1 is not the solution of the given equation.



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