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Parameter and second root

Parameter and second root

Secondary 2
4 marks
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One solution of \(px^2+(p-5)x-8=0\) is \(x=2\). Find

  1. \(p\), and[2]
  2. the other solution.[2]

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Answer:(a) \(p=3\) (b) \(x=-\dfrac43\).

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