SOLUTION: If alpha and beta are the zeroes of the polynomial x^2-6x+a then find the value of a.

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Question 498218: If alpha and beta are the zeroes of the polynomial x^2-6x+a then find the value of
a.

Answer by richard1234(7193)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The product of the roots is a/1 = a, so a = alpha*beta.
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