Question

Rewrite the polynomial .22 – 52 + 6 as 2? + m2 + n2 +6, where m. n = 6 and m +n=-5. What are the values of m and n?

Answer 1

m = -2 and n = -3

Step-by-step explanation

Given the polynomial

x^2 - 5x + 6

Rewrite as x^2 +mx + nx + 6

x^2 - 2x - 3x + 6

Compare

mx = -2x

m = -2

Similarly;

nx = -3x

n = -3

Hence m = -2 and n = -3