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algebra intermediate

Problem

Suppose that the roots of are , , and , and that the roots of are , , and . Find .
Solution
By Vieta's formulas, From the first cubic polynomial, we have . Using this equation, we can rewrite the expression for as To compute this expression quickly, notice that, for any , by the factor theorem. Setting , we get Thus, .
Final answer
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