2018 AMC 12A Problems/Problem 5

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Problem

What is the sum of all possible values of $k$ for which the polynomials $x^2 - 3x + 2$ and $x^2 - 5x + k$ have a root in common?

$\textbf{(A) }3 \qquad\textbf{(B) }4 \qquad\textbf{(C) }5 \qquad\textbf{(D) }6 \qquad\textbf{(E) }10 \qquad$

Solution

See Also

2017 AMC 10A (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 1
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Problem 3
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All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions
2017 AMC 12A (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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First Problem
Followed by
Problem 2
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All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions

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