Quadratic and cubic equation -show that -(common roots)

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The problem involves two equations, a quadratic equation of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0 and a cubic equation x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 2 = 0, which are said to have two common solutions. The objective is to demonstrate that a = b = c.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the possibility of the quadratic being a factor of the cubic and explore methods to show the relationship between the coefficients a, b, and c. There are attempts to factor the cubic and to find a real root. Some participants question how to effectively demonstrate that a = b = c.

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The discussion includes various approaches to factorization and the use of formulas related to the roots of quadratic and cubic equations. Some participants express uncertainty about their methods, while others have indicated they have made progress in understanding the problem.

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There are indications of missing information regarding the specific values of the coefficients and the nature of the roots. Participants are also navigating the constraints of homework rules that may limit the types of assistance they can receive.

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Homework Statement



If the equations ax2+bx+c=0 and x3+3x2+3x+2=0 have two common solutions then show a=b=c.

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The Attempt at a Solution



first equation will be the factor of second.
taking out common from first equation.


how to show a=b=c??
please provide hints.
 
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Find a real root of the cubic equation. Write the cubic polynomial as the product of a quadratic factor and a linear factor.
 
Sumedh said:

Homework Statement



If the equations ax2+bx+c=0 and x3+3x2+3x+2=0 have two common solutions then show a=b=c.

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution



first equation will be the factor of second.
taking out common from first equation.how to show a=b=c??
please provide hints.

factorise the cubic.
 
The easiest way to approach this is to divide (x^3 + 3x^2+ 3x + 2) by (x^2 + x +1) to prove that it's a factor. You don't actually need to factorize, just verify that the factor.
 
can we solve by the following formulas

for quadratic eqs.
α+ß =-b/a

αß= c/a

for cubic equations
(Γ=gamma)

α+ß+Γ=-b/a

(αß)+(ßΓ)+(αΓ)=c/a

αßΓ=-d/a



i am trying to solve by this method but i hung up! in between?
 
thank you very much i got it:smile:
 

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