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If x² - px + 48 has factors differing by 2, then p equals?
  1. 12
  2. 13
  3. 14
  4. None of these
Explanation

Let the two factors be (x - a) and (x - b)

Then:

1. (x - a)(x - b) = x^2 - (a + b)x + ab

2. Compare with x^2 - px + 48:

   ab = 48

   a + b = p

3. Given: a - b = 2 => a = b + 2

Substitute:

(b + 2)b = 48

b^2 + 2b - 48 = 0

(b + 8)(b - 6) = 0

So b = 6 or b = -8

If b = 6, then a = 8, p = a + b = 14

If b = -8, then a = -6, p = a + b = -14


Last verified on 15-05-2026

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