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algebra intermediate

Problem

One root of the equation (for some real ) is 2. What is the other?
Solution
Rearranging the given equation, we get . That means that the sum of the roots of the equation is . If one of the roots of the equation is 2, then the other must be .
Final answer
-\frac{14}{5}