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QuestionWhat is the product of the roots for the following equation? 3x214x+9=0-3 x^{2}-14 x+9=0
Answer 3 3-3 143-\frac{14}{3} 143\frac{14}{3}

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. The given equation is a quadratic equation of the form ax2+bx+c=0 ax^2 + bx + c = 0 .
2. The product of the roots of a quadratic equation can be found using the relationship between the coefficients and the roots.

STEP 2

1. Identify the coefficients a a , b b , and c c from the quadratic equation.
2. Use the formula for the product of the roots of a quadratic equation.
3. Calculate the product of the roots.

STEP 3

Identify the coefficients a a , b b , and c c from the equation 3x214x+9=0 -3x^2 - 14x + 9 = 0 .
Here, a=3 a = -3 , b=14 b = -14 , and c=9 c = 9 .

STEP 4

Use the formula for the product of the roots of a quadratic equation, which is given by:
Product of roots=ca \text{Product of roots} = \frac{c}{a}

STEP 5

Substitute the values of c c and a a into the formula:
Product of roots=93 \text{Product of roots} = \frac{9}{-3}
Calculate the product:
Product of roots=3 \text{Product of roots} = -3
The product of the roots is 3 \boxed{-3} .

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