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UPCAT Mathematics practice question 6: What are the roots of x² − 5x + 6 = 0?

Correct answer

B. 2 and 3

Factor as (x − 2)(x − 3) = 0. The roots must multiply to 6 and add to 5.

What are the roots of x² − 5x + 6 = 0?

  1. 1 and 6
  2. 2 and 3Correct
  3. −2 and −3
  4. −1 and −6

Why B is correct

Factor as (x − 2)(x − 3) = 0. The roots must multiply to 6 and add to 5.

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