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OpenStudy (anonymous):

if the equation t^2-5t + p =0 has roots a and b then the value of p such that a=4b?

OpenStudy (shubhamsrg):

you mean find value of p right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yup

OpenStudy (shubhamsrg):

whats sum of roots here ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a+b = 5

OpenStudy (shubhamsrg):

so can you calculate b and a using a=4b and this eqn ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b=a/4

OpenStudy (shubhamsrg):

not in terms of a,,but numerical value of b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b=1

OpenStudy (shubhamsrg):

so a = ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a=4

OpenStudy (shubhamsrg):

now,,product of roots here?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ab = p p=4

OpenStudy (shubhamsrg):

well,,you did it yourself,,congrats :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thxx a lot for helping!

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