Question

If p and q are zeros of x² - 5 x + b and p-q =1 then b is

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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

As p and q are the zeroes of the polynomial,

p+q= -(-5)/1= 5....(1)

p-q= 1.....(2)

Adding (1) and (2),

p+q+p-q=5+1

=>2p=6

=>p=3

From (1)

p+q=5

=>q=2

Product of the zeroes= pq= b/1

=>b= 3×2= 6