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Problem
What is the sum of all possible values of for which the polynomials and have a root in common?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Solution
We factor into . Thus, either or is a root of . If is a root, then , so . If is a root, then , so . The sum of all possible values of is .
Final answer
E