SOLUTION: I came across a word problem type of quadratic equation that I am having a hint of trouble understanding. problem: every root of x^2-5x-6=0 is one greater than a root of x^2+px+

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Question 387207: I came across a word problem type of quadratic equation that I am having a hint of trouble understanding.
problem: every root of x^2-5x-6=0 is one greater than a root of x^2+px+q=0.
What does p equal?

What I did was, I found the factors of x^2-5x-6=0
I received x = -1, 6 as the factors.
But what does it mean by root and greater? I am confused after this part of the question. WOuld the answer be
0, 7?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
0,7 are the roots of x^2+px+q=0


You now have to use that idea to construct a quadratic


Hint: If 'a' and 'b' are roots of a polynomial, then %28x-a%29%28x-b%29=0