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Quadratic Functions anyone? (1 Viewer)

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Find the values of n in the equation 2x^2-5(n-1)x +12 = 0
If the two roots are consecutive.

thanks whoever helps! much appreciated! :)
 

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Find the values of n in the equation 2x^2-5(n-1)x +12 = 0
If the two roots are consecutive.

thanks whoever helps! much appreciated! :)
Let a and (a+1) be the roots of the equation. Use the product of roots to solve for a and then use the sum of the roots to solve for n.
 

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