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document.write( "If k and p are the roots, then\r\n" );
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document.write( "k + p = -1     (the coefficient at x with the opposite sign).\r\n" );
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document.write( "Hence, the other root is p = -1-k.\r\n" );
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document.write( "If k and p are the roots, then\r\n" );
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document.write( "k*p = c     (the constant term).\r\n" );
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document.write( "Hence, the other root is p = .  (If \"k\" is not zero !)\r\n" );
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