The equation has two roots that differ by exactly . What is ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: The roots sum to and differ by , so they are and . Step 2. Their product is . **Answer: . Why not the others:** gives roots differing by ; gives equal roots; gives roots that sum to .

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