SOLUTION: how to solve by what amount does the sum of the roots exceed the product of the roots of the equation (x

SOLUTION: how to solve by what amount does the sum of the roots exceed the product of the roots of the equation (x _ 5)(x + 2) = 0?

Question 334516: how to solve by what amount does the sum of the roots exceed the product of the roots of the equation (x _ 5)(x + 2) = 0?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
by what amount does the sum of the roots exceed the product of the roots of the equation (x _ 5)(x + 2) = 0?
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Assuming the _ is supposed to be a -
The roots are 5 and -2
Sum = 3
Product = -10
diff = 13

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