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If r and s are the roots of x^2 -8x +6 =0, find r^2 + 3rs +s^2. Thank you.
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Sum of roots: , or , or 8
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document.write( "Product of roots: , or , or 6
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document.write( "Therefore, r + s = 8, and rs = 6
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document.write( ", but , so , or 64 + 6, or  \n" );
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