CAT 2019 Slot 1 QA Q31 Inequalities & Modulus

Question 31 of the Quantitative Ability (QA) section, CAT 2019 Slot 1, with CAT's official answer.

The product of the distinct roots of |x2 - x - 6| = x + 2 is
  1. A
    -4
  2. B
    -16
  3. C
    -8
  4. D
    -24

Answer: (B) -16 Inequalities & Modulus MCQ

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