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Given kx^2 +(5-k)x+3=0, where k is not equal to zero, find k if one of the roots is 3, then find the other roots

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Answer:

-1

Explanation:

kx² + (5-x)k + 3 = 0

kx² + (5-x)k + 3 = (bx - 3)(ax + n)

kx² + (5-x)k + 3 = abx² + (bn - 3a)x -3n

thus -3n = 3 so n = -1

other root = -1

I hope this helps you :)

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