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IB exam question: Let p(x)=2x^5+x^4–26x^3–13x^2+72x+36, x∈R. For the polynomial equation p (x) = 0 , state (i) the sum of the roots; (ii) the product of the roots.

p(x) = 2x⁵+ x⁴– 26x³– 13x²+ 72x + 36
i) obtain the sum by using vieta's fomula: for p(x) the sum is hence -b/a hence, sum = -1/2
ii) obtain the ...

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