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Quadratic equations

Solve quadratics by factorising and the formula, and use the discriminant and the sum and product of roots.

5th Year6th Year HigherOrdinary
15practice questions

Multiple choice: 5 · Numeric answer: 9 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Multiple choicePaper 1 – Algebra
Which quadratic equation has roots 3 and −5?
Choose one answer
Hint 1

(x − 3)(x + 5) = 0.

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