Comparing coefficients in identities

Comparing coefficients in identities

Secondary 2

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Given that the following equality holds for all \(x\), \((4x-3)(x+p)=4x^2+qx-15\), find \(p\) and \(q\).[4]

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Answer:\(p=5,\ q=17\).

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