SOLUTION: Find the sum and products of the roots of the equation: 2 y square -10y + 7 = 0

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Question 1209189: Find the sum and products of the roots of the equation: 2 y square -10y + 7 = 0
Answer by ikleyn(52776)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Vieta's theorem says that for this quadratic equation the sum of the roots is  
the coefficient at y, divided by the coefficient at y^2 and taken with the opposite sign

    the sum of the roots = -  = 5.


This theorem also says that the product of the roots is the constant term, 
divided by the coefficient at y^2

    the product of the roots = .

So, you have the complete solution with explanations.



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