SOLUTION: Suppose r and s are the roots of the quadratic equation 3x^2 + 2x - 8 = 0. Find the following values. a. r + s b. rs

SOLUTION: Suppose r and s are the roots of the quadratic equation 3x^2 + 2x - 8 = 0. Find the following values. a. r + s b. rs

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Question 1179404: Suppose r and s are the roots of the quadratic equation 3x^2 + 2x - 8 = 0.
Find the following values.
a. r + s
b. rs

Answer by ikleyn(52778) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Apply the Vieta's theorem


    (a)    r + s =  = .    ANSWER


    (b)    r*s   =  = .       ANSWER

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