if -5 is a root of the equation 2 X square + bx - 15 is equals to zero, then find the other root
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hi mate...
given. -5 is a root..
therrfore.
2(-5)^2 + b(-5) - 15=0
50-5b-15=0
35-5b=0
35=5b
b=7..
now the equation is..
2x^2+7x -15
now.
2x^2+10x-3x -15
2x(x +5)-3(x+5)
(x+5)(2x-3)
now equate it to 0
we get..
2x-3=0
x=3/2
the other root is 3/2..
hope it helps ..and happy holi.
michal2:
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