Question

The difference between the two roots of the equation x^2-5x c is 0.25. find c

Answer 1

x² - 5x + c = 0

x = (5 + √(25 - 4c))/2

difference of roots = √(25 - 4c) = 1/4

25 - 4c = 1/16

-4c = -399/16

c = 399/64