if alpha and beta are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial x square - 6 X + a then find the value of a. if 3 alpha + 2 Beta is equal to 20
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if 3 α + 2 β = 20. ---(1)
From the quadratic expression:
α + β = 6 ---(2)
and α β = a --- (3)
Multiply equation (2) by 2 and subtract from (1) to get:
α = 20 -12 = 8
Substitute this value in(2) to get:
β = 6-8 = -2
Substitute these in (3) to get: a = α β = -16.
From the quadratic expression:
α + β = 6 ---(2)
and α β = a --- (3)
Multiply equation (2) by 2 and subtract from (1) to get:
α = 20 -12 = 8
Substitute this value in(2) to get:
β = 6-8 = -2
Substitute these in (3) to get: a = α β = -16.
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