Two resistors, when connected in series, have a total resistance of 40 ohms. When connected in parallel their total resistance is 8.4 ohms.If one of the resistors has a resistance Rx ohms.show that R2x-40Rx+3363=0

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Two resistors, when connected in series, have a total resistance of 40 ohms. When connected in parallel their total resistance is 8.4 ohms.If one of the resistors has a resistance Rx ohms.show that R2x-40Rx+3363=0

 

 

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