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The roots of the equation x2 - 3x - 10 = 0 are

  1. 2, -5
  2. -2, 5
  3. 2, 5
  4. -2, -5

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Answer

Given,

x23x10=0x25x+2x10=0x(x5)+2(x5)=0(x+2)(x5)=0x+2=0 or x5=0x=2 or x=5x^2 - 3x - 10 = 0 \\[0.5em] \Rightarrow x^2 - 5x + 2x - 10 = 0 \\[0.5em] \Rightarrow x(x - 5) + 2(x - 5) = 0 \\[0.5em] \Rightarrow (x + 2)(x - 5) = 0 \\[0.5em] \Rightarrow x + 2 = 0 \text{ or } x - 5 = 0 \\[0.5em] x = -2 \text{ or } x = 5 \\[0.5em]

∴ Option 2 is the correct option

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