1. The expression log 5x is equivalent to

Question

2. Write the equation of a polynomial whose sum of the roots equals -3 and the product of the roots equals 9\2?

P.S. - I have been trying to solve these problems on my own and have not been successful at it. Can someone please help ASAP? Thanks.

Answer 1

1. log5 + logx

2. See
http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/polynomials-sums-products-roots.html