If one root of the equation x^2 + px + 6 = 0 is 2, what is the value of p?

Practice Questions

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If one root of the equation x^2 + px + 6 = 0 is 2, what is the value of p?
  1. -8
  2. -4
  3. 4
  4. 8

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If one root of the equation x^2 + px + 6 = 0 is 2, what is the value of p?
  • Quadratic Equations – Understanding the properties of roots, including the sum and product of roots in a quadratic equation.
  • Vieta's Formulas – Applying Vieta's formulas to relate the coefficients of a polynomial to sums and products of its roots.
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