In the quadratic equation ax2 - 5x - 24 = 0, if the sum of two roots is 1, what is the product of the two roots? Select
A) 13  B) -24  C) -12  D) 12  E) 24
Explanation:   The sum of the roots of the quadratic equation ax2+ bx + c = 0 are (-b/a) and the product of the roots are (c/a).   Thus, in the equation ax2 - 11x + 40 = 0, where a = a, b = - 5 and c = -24.   we get, sum of the roots =5 / a = 5   a = 1   Product of the roots = -24 / 1 = -24   ANSWER:-24
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In the quadratic equation ax2 - 5x - 24 = 0, if the sum of two roots is 1, what is the product of the two roots?