2 May 2013

Quadratic With Prime Coefficients: Middle Secondary Mathematics Competition Question


If p and q are prime numbers and the equation x2 - px + q = 0 has distinct positive integral roots, find the values of p and q.

Is it possible for the above equation to have distinct rational roots? Either find values for p and q or prove why this is not possible.








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