Question

One of the roots of equation x² + mx - 5 = 0) is = 2; find m. ) with solutions
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Answer 1

Given that

X^2 + mx - 5 =0

Put x = 2 in the given equation

(2)^2 + m(2) - 5 =0

4 +2m - 5 = 0

2m -1 = 0

2 m =1

m = 1/2