If one root of (x^2+px+25=0) is double the other and both are negative, what is (p)?

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Correct answer: ( \frac{15\sqrt{2}}{2}) / (\frac{15\sqrt{2}}{2})

Let the roots be (-r) and (-2r), then (2r^2=25) and (p=3r=\frac{15\sqrt{2}}{2}). In exams, do not forget to rationalize the denominator.

What is the correct answer to this question?

( \frac{15\sqrt{2}}{2}) / (\frac{15\sqrt{2}}{2})

Why is this the correct answer?

Let the roots be (-r) and (-2r), then (2r^2=25) and (p=3r=\frac{15\sqrt{2}}{2}). In exams, do not forget to rationalize the denominator.

Which subject and chapter does this question cover?

This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Methods of Solving Quadratic Equations.

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