document.write( "Question 925612: If one root of the equation x^2-10x+16=0 is half of the one of the roots of x^2-4Rx+8=0. Find the value of R if it is known that both the equation have integral roots.? Someone please help \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #561660 by rothauserc(4718)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! we are given \n" ); document.write( "x^2-10x+16=0 \n" ); document.write( "factor equation \n" ); document.write( "(x-2)*(x-8) = 0 \n" ); document.write( "roots are 2 and 8 \n" ); document.write( "we are given \n" ); document.write( "x^2-4Rx+8=0 and one of the roots of the first equation is 1/2 of one of the root of this equation, therefore the roots are 4, 2 and \n" ); document.write( "6 = 4R \n" ); document.write( "R = 6/4\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |