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If the solutions of the equation x2+3x18=0 are -6, 3, then find the roots of the equation 2(x2+3x18)=0.

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The roots of a quadratic equation do not change when it is multiplied by a constant non-zero real number. (0.5 mark)

So when the equation x2+3x18=0 is multiplied by 2, the roots still remain the same i.e. -6 and 3. (0.5 mark)

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