Let a and b be constants. Suppose that the equation
(x+a)(x+b)(x+12)(x+3)2=0
has exactly 3 distinct roots, while the equation
(x+2a)(x+3)(x+6)(x+b)(x+12)=0
has exactly 1 distinct root. Compute 100a+b.
Can I get a detailed explanation... I have trouble these types of problems. I found 1 root for the 1st equation but none for the second.