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| − | <math>\fbox{B}</math> | + | By Vieta's Theorem, <math>mn = n</math> and <math>-(m + n) = m</math>. Dividing the first equation by <math>n</math> gives <math>m = 1</math>. Multiplying the 2nd by -1 gives <math>m + n = -m</math>. The RHS is -1, so the answer is <math>\fbox{B}</math> |
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Revision as of 14:49, 25 November 2020
Problem
If 
and 
are the roots of 
, then the sum of the roots is:
Solution
By Vieta's Theorem, 
and 
. Dividing the first equation by gives 
. Multiplying the 2nd by -1 gives 
. The RHS is -1, so the answer is 
See also
| 1968 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 12 |
Followed by Problem 14 | |
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