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The sum and the product of the roots of quadratic are 16/3 and -4 , respectively. Find the equation

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Let the roots be p and q

If the sum of the root is 16/3, it means that p + q = 16/3

If the product of the roots is - 4, it means that pq = - 4

From pq = 4, q = 4/p

Substituting q = 4/p into p + q = 16/3, it becomes

p + 4/p = 16/3

Multiplying both sides of the equation by 3p, it becomes

p * 3p + 4/p * 3p = 16/3 * 3p

3p^2 + 12 = 16p

3p^2 - 16p + 12 = 0

The equation is

3p^2 - 16p + 12 = 0

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