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Grade 11Algebra

If the equation x^2+px+q=0 and x^2+p'x+q'=0 have a common root.
why can’t the answer be q’-q/p-p’

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6 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Arun
6 Years ago
Dear student 
 
if in actual these equations share common root then x = q’ – q/ (p – p’) is correct.
 
Please check and let me know why they cannot or where it is shown wrong