The quadratic expressions x2+px+qx^2 + px + qx2+px+q and x2+rx+sx^2 + rx + sx2+rx+s share a common factor of (x−3)(x - 3)(x−3).
Show that 3(r−p)=q−s3(r - p) = q - s3(r−p)=q−s.
Fully justify your answer.
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