JAMB - Mathematics (1990 - No. 39)
y = x2 + x - 2
y = -x2 - x + 2
y = x2 - x - 2
y = -x2 - x + 2
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The required equation is y = x2 - x - 2
i.e. B where the graph touches the graph touches the x-axis y = 0
x2 - x - 2 = 0 = (x + 1)(x - 2) = 0
Hence roots of the equation are -1 and 2 as shown in the graph
i.e. B where the graph touches the graph touches the x-axis y = 0
x2 - x - 2 = 0 = (x + 1)(x - 2) = 0
Hence roots of the equation are -1 and 2 as shown in the graph