4. 7 If the equations x2+ax+b=0 and x2+px+q=0 have a non-zero common root, find the quadratic equation whose roots are the distinct roots of these equations.
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Solution
[Solution] Let the common root be α. By Vieta's formulas, the distinct roots are αb and αq. Since α is the common root, we have {α2+aα+b=0,a2+pα+q=0. Subtracting the two equations, we get α=α−pq−b. Therefore, the two distinct roots are q−bb(a−p) and q−bq(a−p). Hence, the required equation is x2−q−b(b+q)(a−p)x+(q−b)2bq(a−p)2=0.
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