Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let A and B be the roots of the equation
x^2 - 10x + q = 0
A + B = -b/a and AB = c/a ( for the equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0).
So:-
A + B = 10
A - B = 6 (given)
Adding the 2 above equations:
2A = 16
A = 8.
so B = 10-8 = 2.
Now AB = q (as AB = c/a)
so q = 8*2 = 16.
