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Answer: DSet 5: Quadratic Equations (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Intriguingly, for the equation x squared - 8x + 16 = 0, what is the product of the roots?
For the equation x squared - 8x + 16 = 0, what is the product of the roots?
A.
32
B.
15
C.
18
D.✓ Correct
16
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 2] Choice D is the best answer. Product of roots = 16/1 = 16
Why others are wrong:
A: 32 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 15 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 18 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.