Question

If alpha and beta are the zeros of the polynomial x2-6x+8 then the value of alpha2

Answer 1

b

= 4 or 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x2 -6x+8=0

=>x2-4x-2x+8=0

=>x(x-4)-2(x-4)=0

=>(x-2)(x-4)=0

=>x=4 or x=2

since the value of x can be

$\alpha \: \: or \: \: \beta$

s

so beta =4or 2