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​If a an b are the roots of the equation x2 - 5x - 6 = 0 , then the value of (a - b)2 is​
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​If a an b are the roots of the equation x2 - 5x - 6 = 0 , then the value of (a - b)2 is​

A.

24

B.

49

C.

18

D.

25

Correct option is B

Given:

x2-5x-6 

Solution: 

x2-5x-6

= x2- 6x + 1x -6 

= x(x-6) +1(x-6)

= (x-6)(x+1) 

So, x = 6 , -1 

Now,  

a = 6, b = -1 

Hence,  

(a-b)2 = (6 - ( -1 ))2= (6 + 1)2= (7)2= 49 

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