Sum and product after rearranging

Sum and product after rearranging

IB Year 6 | Grade 12

The roots of each of the following equations are \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\). Without solving, find the value of \(\alpha+\beta\) and of \(\alpha\beta\).

  1. \(5x=4-2x^2\)
  2. \(x(3x-2)=6\)

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Answer:(a) \(-\frac{5}{2},\ -2\) (b) \(\frac{2}{3},\ -2\)

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