Question

The quadratic equation (p+q)x^2+px-5=0 has roots -5/2 and 1/3.Find the values of p and of q. @ganeshie8

Answer 1

setup two equation using sum of roots and product of roots ?

Answer 2

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=solve+-5%2F2%2B1%2F3+%3D+-p%2F%28p%2Bq%29%2C+-5%2F2*1%2F3%3D+-5%2F%28p%2Bq%29

Answer 3

THNX @ganeshie8

Answer 4

you're familiar with that stuff right ?

Answer 5

yes :)

Answer 6

\[ax^2+bx+c=0\]

sum of roots = -b/a
product of roots = c/a

Answer 7

okay good :)

Answer 8

:)