Question

If a and b are the roots of the equation x^2+ax-b=0,then find a and



b.

Answer 1

x^2+ax-b=0

Sum of the roots a+b=(-b÷a)

a+b=-a

2a+b=0. -eq1

Product of roots an=(c÷a)

ab=-b. -eq2

a=-1

Then2(-1)+b=0

b=2