Browse · MATH Print → jmc algebra junior Problem Let a and b be the roots of the equation x2−mx+2=0. Suppose that a+b1 and b+a1 are the roots of the equation x2−px+q=0. What is q? Solution — click to reveal By Vieta's formulas, ab=2. Then q=(a+b1)(b+a1)=ab+1+1+ab1=2+1+1+21=29. Final answer \frac{9}{2} ← Previous problem Next problem →