JAMB Mathematics 1978 Question 10

Question 10

Quadratic Equations

If x2 + 4 = 0, then x =

  1. A.4
  2. B.−4
  3. C.2
  4. D.−2
  5. E.none of these.
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Answer: E (none of these.)

Explanation

x² = −4, and no real number has a negative square, so none of the given values works.