By how much does the larger root of the equation \(2x^2+5x = 12\) exceed the smaller root?

This topic has expert replies
Moderator
Posts: 2058
Joined: Sun Oct 29, 2017 4:24 am
Thanked: 1 times
Followed by:5 members

Timer

00:00

Your Answer

A

B

C

D

E

Global Stats

By how much does the larger root of the equation \(2x^2+5x = 12\) exceed the smaller root?

(A) \(\dfrac52\)

(B) \(\dfrac{10}3\)

(C) \(\dfrac72\)

(D) \(\dfrac{14}3\)

(E) \(\dfrac{11}2\)

Answer: E

Source: GMAT Prep
Source: — Problem Solving |