SOLUTION: The roots of the equation px²+qx+q=0 are in the ratio m: n . Prove that √m/n+√n/m+√q/p=0

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Question 1205: The roots of the equation px²+qx+q=0 are in the ratio m: n .
Prove that √m/n+√n/m+√q/p=0
Answer by khwang(438) About Me  (Show Source):
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It seems that m/n+n/m+q/p=0 is impossible (when m,n,p, q are positive)
Please check your typing and post again. Also, show clearly what you mean is
sqrt(m) /n or sqrt(m/n ). That is,put coorect form of parentheses.