Mathematics
The roots of the quadratic equation x2 - 6x - 7 = 0 are :
-1 and 7
1 and 7
-1 or 7
1 and -7
Quadratic Equations
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Answer
Given,
⇒ x2 - 6x - 7 = 0
⇒ x2 - 7x + x - 7 = 0
⇒ x(x - 7) + 1(x - 7) = 0
⇒ (x + 1)(x - 7) = 0
⇒ x + 1 = 0 or x - 7 = 0
⇒ x = -1 or x = 7.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
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