Question

Find the product of roots of a quadratic equation 2x²+7x- 4 = 0.
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Answer 1

Answer:

x = 1/2 or x = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

2x²+7x-4=0

2x²+8x-1x-4=0

2x(x+4)-1(x+4)=0

(x+4)(2x-1)=0

x+4=0 or 2x-1=0

x=-4 or x=1/2

Therefore, roots are -4 or 1/2