SOLUTION: Can I solve the equation x^2-6x+5=0 by Nature of Roots?, If so how?

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Question 558242: Can I solve the equation x^2-6x+5=0 by Nature of Roots?, If so how?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I've rarely heard of a term called "nature of roots," plus you won't need it anyway.

The quadratic factors to (x-5)(x-1) = 0 so x = 5 and x = 1 are the only roots.