Multiple choice

Solve the following quadratic equation by factorization : $x^2$ - x - a(a + 1) = 0 The roots are$-a,a+1$

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Explanation

For x^2 - x - a(a + 1) = 0, the roots are found using the quadratic formula or factoring: (x - (a + 1))(x + a) = x^2 + ax - (a + 1)x - a(a + 1) = x^2 - x - a(a + 1). The roots are a + 1 and -a.

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