If the mean and standard deviation of the data are 5 and 2 respectively, then and are the roots of the equation:
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
The mean condition gives , so . The standard-deviation condition gives , so . From , , so . With sum and product , and are the roots of .
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