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

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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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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: