14. Give the positive root for the following quadratic formula: x² +5.5 x 10-11.x – 5.5 x 10-12 = 0 B5.6 |None of the others E4.1 |4.6 5.1

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**Question 14:** Give the positive root for the following quadratic formula:

\[ x^2 + 5.5 \times 10^{-11} \cdot x - 5.5 \times 10^{-12} = 0 \]

**Options:**

- **A:** None of the others
- **B:** 5.6
- **C:** 4.6
- **D:** 5.1
- **E:** 4.1

This is a multiple-choice question requiring identification of the positive root of the given quadratic equation.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 14:** Give the positive root for the following quadratic formula: \[ x^2 + 5.5 \times 10^{-11} \cdot x - 5.5 \times 10^{-12} = 0 \] **Options:** - **A:** None of the others - **B:** 5.6 - **C:** 4.6 - **D:** 5.1 - **E:** 4.1 This is a multiple-choice question requiring identification of the positive root of the given quadratic equation.
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