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#1 2009-04-04 17:03:20
- 1a2b3c2212
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Prove that α^4=57α+70
Please help with this math problem.
The quadratic equation x²=3x+5 has roots α and β. Prove that α^4=57a+70. This can be solved without solving for any unknown.
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#2 2009-04-05 00:59:24
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Re: Prove that α^4=57α+70
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#3 2009-04-05 01:54:53
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Re: Prove that α^4=57α+70
Thanks!
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