- A-8
- B-16
- C-7
- D-9
Step-by-Step Solution
alph + bet(product). 20 = 4 - 2(product), so 2(product) = -16, product = -8.
Answer: A) -8
The sum of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial is 2 and the sum of the squares of the zeroes is 20.
Find the product of the zeroes.
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