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Asked by
| 16th May, 2008,
06:14: PM
Expert Answer:
Let the roots are = α, β
sum of roots [α + β] = -b/a = -p/1 = -p
product of roots [αβ] = c/a = 45/1 = 45
[α - β]2 = 144
[α - β] = 12
α = 12 + β
β(12 + β) = 45
β2 + 12β - 45 = 0
β = 15 or -3
so α = 3 or -15
p = -18 or 18
Answered by
| 24th May, 2008,
05:03: PM
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