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Further Mathematics Paper 2, Nov/Dec. 2008  
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Question 2

If a and b are the roots of the equation 2x2  +  5x  -  6 = 0, find the equation whose roots are  (a-2)  and  (b– 2)

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This question was also popular among the candidates and they did well in it.  They were able to derive the new sum and product of roots, substitute same in the equation x2- (sum of roots) x + product of roots = 0 to get 2x2  + 13x + 12 = 0.

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