Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Mathematics Question 40

Practice objective / multiple choice question 40 from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 40 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • MATHEMATICS • objective

The quadratic equation \(x^{2} - kx + 8 = 0\) has two distinct positive integer roots. Moreover, the sum of the squares of its roots is \(65\). Find the value of \(k\).

Answer Options

A. 11
Correct Answer B. 9
C. 7
D. 5
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
9

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Mathematics Question 40. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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