quadratic equation

for the eq 3x2 +px +3 = 0 , p>0 if one of the roots is the square of the other then p is equal to

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Ricky ·

Let the roots be " a " and " b " .

Given , a = b 2

And , a b = 1

So , a = 1 , w , w 2 and b = 1 , w 2 , w .

If a = b = 1 , then -

a + b = - p3 = 2

Hence , p = - 6 .

But p > 0 .

So , a = w and b = w 2 ( or thw other way round )

In that case ,

- p / 3 = - 1

So , p = 3 .

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