SOLUTION: Given that � and -3 are the roots of the equation ax�+bx+c=0. Find a,b and c.

Question 1019665: Given that � and -3 are the roots of the equation ax�+bx+c=0. Find a,b and c.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given that � and -3 are the roots of the equation ax�+bx+c=0. Find a,b and c.
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(x - 1/2)*(x + 3) = 0
(2x - 1)*(x + 3) = 0
2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0
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a = 2, b = 5, c = -3
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a, b & c can be any multiple of the coefficients listed.
(2,5,-3)*k
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given that � and -3 are the roots of the equation ax�+bx+c=0. Find a,b and c.
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sum = -b/a = -5/2
product = c/a = -3/2
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Looks like a = 2, b = 5 and c = -3
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You can find these formulas by adding and by multiplying
the roots shown in the Quadratic Formula.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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