ECZ 2025 · O-Level Paper 1 — Quadratic Equations

Solve the equation (x − 1)² − 25 = 0.

  • A. x = 6 or x = −4
  • B. x = 6
  • C. x = 4
  • D. x = 4 or x = −6

Verified working — step 1

Add 25 to both sides:

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