2022 · Q6
If the sum of the squares of the roots of the equation x² - 14x + k = 0 is 100, then what is the value of k?
Elementary MathematicsAlgebra
- A42
- B48
- C52
- D56
Explanation
For x²−14x+k = 0, the sum of the roots is 14 and the product is k. Sum of squares = (sum)² − 2·product = 196 − 2k = 100, so k = 48. The keyed option is B.