An algebra problem by Anandmay Patel
Algebra
Level
3
A quadratic equation in one variable has as one of its solutions. Find the coefficient of the linear variable of the quadratic equation.
cannot be determined
-3
3
6
-6
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1 solution
If you are thinking that the other root must be 3 − ( 5 ) 1 / 2 so as to make the final answer as -6,then you are thinking more than that you have to.The problem is very easy to solve.Think!!