SOLUTION: {{{(x-2)(x+4)+p=0}}}. Roots = m,n. m=n, find p

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Question 705658: . Roots = m,n. m=n, find p
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
General form x^2+2x+(p-8)=0

OR

Simplifies to
OR

continuing, ... , because both roots are specified as equal





x will then be found to be -1,

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