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Find the roots of the equation 2x 2 - 9x - 18 = 0.

Correct Answer: -3/2 and 6

Explanation:

Given equation is 2x2 - 9x - 18 = 0
[by factorisation method]
⇒ 2x2 - 12x + 3x - 18 = 0
⇒ 2x(x - 6) + 3(x - 6) = 0
⇒ (2x + 3) (x - 6) = 0
∴ x = -3/2, 6


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