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If l and m are the roots of a quadratic equation x2 - lx + m = 0, then find the value of l and m.

Problem : If l and m are the roots of a quadratic equation x2 - lx + m = 0, then find the value of l and m.

Doubt by Muskan

Solutions : 


x2 -
lx + m = 0

a = 1

b = - l
c = m.


Sum of zeroes
α + β  = -b/a
 
l + m = - (-l)/1
l + m = 
l
m = l -
m = 0


Product of zeroes

α β  = c/a
l × m = m/1
l = m/m
l = 1