Given is a root of the equation: , then the other two roots are:
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UoH 2021 Question 35: Quantitative aptitude and data reasoning
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Given x = 2 is a root of the equation: x³ - 3x - 2 = 0, then the other two roots are: (A) x = -1, these two roots being identical real roots. (B) x = +1; and x = -1. (C) two complex roots. (D) x = +1; and x = -2.
Also written as: Given x = 2 is a root of the equation: x^3 - 3x - 2 = 0, then the other two roots are:
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Solving quadratic and other equations and inequalities.
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