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If the roots of p(x) = x^3 - 15x^2 + 74x + c form an arithmetic sequence, find c.

 Oct 28, 2021
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Suppose that the roots are

ad,a,a+d,

then the equation will be

(xa+d)(xa)(xad)=x33ax2+(3a2d)xa3+ad2=0,

so equating coefficients,

a=5,d=1,c=120.

 Oct 29, 2021

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