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The equation given in the image is:

\[
A \cdot x^4 = C + B \cdot x^3 - 2C \cdot B \cdot x
\]

With the following additional information:
- Sum of the roots \( = -\frac{1}{6} \)
- Product of the roots \( = -\frac{20}{3} \)
- \( A \cdot x^4 \) is a positive value
- The task is to find the value of \( (A - B) \cdot C \)

Let me help you solve this equation.

### Steps:
We are given the sum and product of the roots, which can provide insight into the polynomial structure. For a polynomial equation of the form:

\[
A \cdot x^4 + B \cdot x^3 + D \cdot x^2 + E \cdot x + F = 0
\]

- The sum of the roots \( -\frac{B}{A} = \text{sum of the roots} \).
- The product of the roots \( (-1)^4 \frac{F}{A} = \text{product of the roots} \).

We can use this information to proceed further.

Let me calculate the value of \( (A - B) \cdot C \).From the given equations, we have solved for \( B \) and \( C \) in terms of \( A \):

\[
B = \frac{1}{6} A \quad \text{and} \quad C = -\frac{20}{3} A
\]

Now, to find the value of \( (A - B) \cdot C \):

\[
(A - B) \cdot C = \left(A - \frac{1}{6} A\right) \cdot \left(-\frac{20}{3} A\right)
\]

Let me calculate the value.The value of \( (A - B) \cdot C \) simplifies to:

\[
(A - B) \cdot C = -\frac{50}{9} A^2
\]

To determine the exact numerical answer, we need the value of \( A \). Since the answer options provided are specific values (200, 150, 250, 158, None of these), let me estimate \( A \) to find the corresponding value for \( (A - B) \cdot C \). 

Shall I proceed with calculating it based on these values, or would you prefer more details on the current solution? 

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Here are some follow-up questions for further understanding:
1. How do we derive the sum and product of the roots for polynomial equations?
2. Why is the structure of a polynomial important for solving root-based problems?
3. What does \( A - B \cdot C \) represent geometrically or in terms of the equation's coefficients?
4. What happens when the sum and product of roots provide complex solutions?
5. How do we adjust solutions when coefficients have specific constraints (like positivity)?

**Tip:** For polynomials, the relationships between coefficients and roots are central to solving problems involving sums and products of roots.

Solve the given equation and answer accordingly: A * x^4 = C + B * x^3 - 2C * B * x. The sum of the roots is -1/6 and the product of the roots is -20/3. Find the value of (A - B) * C.

This problem involves solving a polynomial equation with known sums and products of roots. Using Vieta's formulas, the value of (A - B) * C is calculated. The concepts covered are advanced algebra and polynomials, suitable for Grades 11-12.

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