If the roots are p and q,
p+q = -a
pq = b
we know
q = 3p,
q-p = 32
3p-p = 32
p = 16
so, q = 48
p+q = 62
pq = 768
a = -62
b = 768
The difference between the two roots of the quadratic equation x^2+ax+b=0
is 32 and the larger root is 3 times the smaller root. What is the value of a and b ?
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