alleryThe roots of the equation $x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0$ are:
A1 and 6
B−2 and −3
C2 and 3
D2 and −3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2 and 3
x²−5x+6 = (x−2)(x−3), so roots are 2 and 3.
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