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Answer: BSet 3: Quadratic Equations (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Intriguingly, for the equation x squared - 7x + 12 = 0, what is the product of the roots?
For the equation x squared - 7x + 12 = 0, what is the product of the roots?
A.
11
B.✓ Correct
12
C.
10
D.
13
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 2] Choice B is the best answer. Product of roots = 12/1 = 12
Why others are wrong:
A: 11 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.