Unknown from roots differing by four

Unknown from roots differing by four

IB Year 6 | Grade 12

The roots of the equation \(x^2-px+5=0\) are \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\), where \(\alpha-\beta=4\). Find the possible values of \(p\).

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Answer:\(p=\pm 6\)

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