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Question 12

If the sum of the roots of the equation 2x2 - 5px + 8 = 0 is five times the product of the roots, find the value of p.

  • A.-8
  • B.1/8
  • C.8
  • D.-1/8
Objective

Question details

Exam body
UNN
Subject
Mathematics
Year
2008/2009
Question no.
#12
Type
Objective
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