The roots of (x-1)(x-2)=p. find p?

1 Answer
Feb 17, 2018

#p=2#

Explanation:

I think by #p#, you mean by the product of the polynomial's roots.

If that's the case, then we need to expand the polynomial.

#(x-1)(x-2)=x^2-3x+2#

By Vieta's formulas, the product of a quadratic equation #ax^2+bx+c=0# is given by #c/a#

So, #p=c/a=2/1=2#

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vieta%27s_formulas