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algebra intermediate

Problem

Consider the polynomials and Find such that the polynomial has degree 2.
Solution
The polynomial will have degree 2 exactly when the terms cancel and the terms do not. The term of is This is zero when .

If , the term is Therefore there is only one solution .
Final answer
\frac{2}{3}