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If α and β are the roots of , then the equation whose roots are α + 3 and β + 3 is:

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  • B
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New sum = (α + β) + 6 = 4 + 6 = 10 and new product = αβ + 3(α + β) + 9 = 1 + 12 + 9 = 22, so the equation is . Equivalently, replace by in the original: .
Answer: A)

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