If α and 1/α are the zeroes of the polynomial 4x^2-2x+1(p-1).Find the value of p.
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P(x) = 4 x² - 2 x + (p-1) = a x² + b x + c
sum of roots: α + 1/α = -b/a = 2/4 = 1/2
product of roots : α * 1/α = c/a = (p - 1) / 4
=> p - 1 = 4
=> p = 5
sum of roots: α + 1/α = -b/a = 2/4 = 1/2
product of roots : α * 1/α = c/a = (p - 1) / 4
=> p - 1 = 4
=> p = 5
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