The roots of the quadratic equation x2 + x - 1 = 0 are
A) Irrational and distinct
B) not real
C) rational and distinct
D) real and equal
Correct option is (A) Irrational and distinct
Explanation:
Here a = 1, b = 1, c = -1
Discriminant (D) = b² - 4ac
= (1)² - 4.1 (-1)
= 1 + 4
= 5
Therefore, the roots of the quadratic equation x2 + x - 1 = 0 are irrational and distinct.