if alpha and beta are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = x^2 -4x-5 then find the value of alpha^2 + beta^2
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Quadratic Equations
Nature of Roots
If α and β are the zeros ...
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If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x)=x
2
−x−2, find the value of
α
1
−
β
1
.
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f(x)=x
2
−x−2
a=1
b=−1
c=−2
D=b
2
−4ac=(−1)
2
−4×1×(−2)=1+8=9
∵α and β are the zeroes of above polynomial.
∴ Sum of roots =
a
−b
⇒α+β=−
1
−1
⇒α+β=1⟶(1)
Difference of roots =
a
D
⇒∣β−α∣=
1
9
=3
Product of roots =
a
c
⇒αβ=
1
−2
⇒αβ=−2⟶(2)
∴
α
1
−
β
1
=
αβ
∣β−α∣
From eq
n
(1)&(2), we have
⇒
α
1
−
β
1
=
−2
3
=−
2
3
Hence, (A) is the correct answer
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