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Question 8

If the solution set of \(x^{2} + kx - 5 = 0\) is (-1, 5), find the value of k.

  • A.-6
  • B.-4
  • C.4
  • D.5
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Further Mathematics
Year
2016
Question no.
#8
Type
Objective
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