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If the sum of two roots of the cubic equation $x^3 - 5x^2 - 2x + 24 = 0$ is $2$, then the roots of the equation are:

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Use options to save time! Only option (A) contains the roots $-2, 3, 4$, which sum up to $5$ and have a pairwise product sum of $-2(3) + 3(4) + 4(-2) = -6 + 12 - 8 = -2$.
Updated On: May 31, 2026
  • $-2, 3, 4$
  • $2, 3, 0$
  • $-1, 3, 3$
  • $-2, -3, -4$
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The Correct Option is A

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