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algebra intermediate

Problem

Let be a number that satisfies both equations and . Find the value of .
Solution
We begin by factoring both quadratics. We find that the factors to: Thus, the only values of that satisfy this equation are and . When we factor the second quadratic, , we find that it is equal to: Thus, the only values that satisfy this equation are and . Since is the only root both polynomials have in common, the answer must be
Final answer
-\frac32