Question

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

Answer 1

you mean find value of p right?

Answer 2

yup

Answer 3

whats sum of roots here ?

Answer 4

a+b = 5

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

b=a/4

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

b=1

Answer 9

so a = ?

Answer 10

a=4

Answer 11

now,,product of roots here?

Answer 12

ab = p p=4

Answer 13

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

Answer 14

thxx a lot for helping!