Construct a quadratic equation whose roots have the sum

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Construct a quadratic equation whose roots have the sum = 6 and product = −16.

1. x² - 6x - 16 = 0
2. x² + 6x - 16 = 0
3. x² - √3x - 16 = 0
4. None of these

Correct Option: A

Given that :- sum of the roots = 6
And Product of two roots = -16
The required quadratic equation is x² − (sum of the roots) x + (product of the roots) = 0
⇒ x² - 6x - 16 = 0