The equation x + px + q = 0, where p and q are constants, has roots
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The equation x² + px + q = 0, where p and q are constants, has roots −1 and 4.
a) Find the values of p and q.
b)
Using these values of p and q, find the value
of r, where r is a constant, and the equation
x² + px + q + r = 0 has equal roots.
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Complete Pure Mathematics 1 For Cambridge International AS & A Level
ISBN: 9780198427438
2nd Edition
Authors: Jean Linsky, Brian Western, James Nicholson
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