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If the sum of the roots of a quadratic equation is 1 and the product of the roots is −20, find the quadratic equation.

  1. A
    x
    2
    −x−20=0
  2. B
    x+x+20=0
  3. C
    x
    2
    +x−20=0
  4. D
    x
    2
    −x+20=0

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

A quadratic equation can be framed using the formula:
x
2
−(Sum of roots)x+(Product of roots)=0
Given:

Sum of roots=1
Product of roots=−20
Substituting these values into the formula:

x
2
−(1)x+(−20)=0
x
2
−x−20=0

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If the sum of the roots of a quadratic equation is 1 and the product of the roots is −20, find the quadratic equation.
A
x
2
−x−20=0
B
x+x+20=0
C
x
2
+x−20=0
D
x
2
−x+20=0

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