SOLUTION: If p and q are roots of quadratic equation x2-px+q=0 , what is value of p and q?

SOLUTION: If p and q are roots of quadratic equation x2-px+q=0 , what is value of p and q?

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Question 421787: If p and q are roots of quadratic equation x2-px+q=0 , what is value of p and q?
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use Vieta's formulas: the sum of the roots is p, so , and q = 0. Likewise, the product of the roots is q, so , since q = 0, p can be any real number (not just 1).
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