Solve and give the larger root.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: Look for two numbers with product and sum : they are and .
  2. Step 2: So and the larger root is .
Answer
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Why not the others: is what you get if you give the smaller root. is what you get if you give the sum of the roots. is what you get if you give the product of the roots.

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