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The common root of the equations x2 - 7x + 10 = 0 and x2 - 10x + 16 = 0 :(a) –2 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 2 |
Answer» (d) 2 x2 - 7x + 10 = 0 ⇒ (x - 5)(x - 2) = 0 ⇒ x = 5,2 x2 - 10 + 16 = 0 ⇒ (x - 8)(x - 2) = 0 ⇒ x = 8, 2 ∴ Common root = 2. |
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