Question

if alpha and beta are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x)=xsquare -px+q , then find the value of 1. alpha square + beta square 2. 1 upon alpha + 1 upon beta

Answer 1

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Answer 2

alpha square +beta square =p square- 2q
1/alpha +1/beta=p/q