WAEC Mathematics 2008 Question 40

Question 40

Quadratic Equations

Find the quadratic equation whose roots are c and −c.

  1. A.x2 + c2 = 0
  2. B.x2 − c2 = 0
  3. C.x2 + 2cx + c2 = 0
  4. D.x2 − 2cx + c2 = 0
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (x2 − c2 = 0)

Explanation

(x − c)(x + c) = 0 gives x2 − c2 = 0.