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The solution of the quadratic equation px2 + qx + b = 0 is

Mathematics
JAMB 1988
The solution of the quadratic equation px2 + qx + b = 0 is
  • A. \(\sqrt{\frac{-b \pm b^2 - 4ac}{2a}}\)
  • B. \(\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{ p^2 - 4pb}}{2a}\)
  • C. \(\frac{-q \pm \sqrt{ q^2 - 4bp}}{2p}\)
  • D. \(\frac{-q \pm \sqrt{ p^2 - 4bp}}{2p}\)
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
px2 + qx + b = 0

Using almighty formula

\(\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{ b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}\).........(i)

Where a = p, b = q and c = b

substitute for this value in equation (i)

= \(\frac{-q \pm \sqrt{ q^2 - 4bp}}{2p}\)
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