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Solve the given equation state the number and type of roots x^2-5x-36=0

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We can solve this quadratic equation using factorisation method as follows

:x2−5x−36=0

x2+4x−9x−36=0

x(x+4)−9(x+4)=0

(x+4)×(x−9)=0

x+4=0orx−9=0

x=−4orx=9

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