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algebra senior

Problem

The quadratic equation has roots twice those of , and none of and is zero. What is the value of ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Let have roots and . Then so and . Also, has roots and , so and and . Thus . Indeed, consider the quadratics .
Final answer
D