Question

if a and ß are
the roots of
Equation 3x^2 + 8x+2 =0
then (1/a + 1/B)=?
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Answer 1

(1/a + 1/B)= a+B /aB ............3

sum of roots = a+B = -8/3 ..........1

product of roots = aB = 2/3 ...........2

put eq 1 and eq 2 in eq3

a+B /aB= -8/3 /2/3 = -4

hence 1/a + 1/B = - 4