WAEC Mathematics 2021 Question 22

Question 22

Quadratic Equations

Find the quadratic equation whose roots are −2q and 5q.

  1. A.x2 + 3qx − 10q2 = 0
  2. B.x2 + 3qx + 10q2 = 0
  3. C.x2 − 3qx + 10q2 = 0
  4. D.x2 − 3qx − 10q2 = 0
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (x2 − 3qx − 10q2 = 0)

Explanation

(x + 2q)(x − 5q) = x2 − 3qx − 10q2 = 0.