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The roots of the equation $x^2 + x - 6 = 0$ are

A-2 and 3
B2 and 3
C2 and -3
D-2 and -3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2 and -3
1. Factorise: $x^2+x-6=(x+3)(x-2)=0$. 2. So $x=-3$ or $x=2$. 3. The roots are 2 and $-3$. _Source: Karnataka SSLC (KSEEB) Class 10 Mathematics, Ch10 'Quadratic Equations', §10.2_
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