Since a, b are roots ofthey are also roots of the monic polynomial equation found by dividing through by 2 The sum of the roots is the negartive of the coefficient of x, -3. The product of the roots is the constant number or -5 The absolute value of the difference of the roots is If we let a be the larger root, then So , , So So So Square both sides: ------------------- ------------------- But also So or But also , So or ------------------ Edwin