VietaTheorem Intermediate
2016


Problem - 3962
Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be the roots of $x^2+px+1$, and let $\gamma$ and $\sigma$ be the roots of $x^2+qx+1$. Show $$(\alpha - \gamma)(\beta-\gamma)(\alpha+\sigma)(\beta+\sigma) = q^2 - p^2$$

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