Question

If α and β are the zeroes of quadratic polynomial 3x2 + 2x – 7, then the value of (α – 3)(β – 3) is

Answer 1

Answer:

26/3

Step-by-step explanation:

the zeros are a and b

Then, a+b=-2/3 and ab = - 7/3

Now,

(a-3)(b-3)=(ab - 3(a+b) + 9)

=(-7/3 +6/3 +9)

=(-1/3 + 9)

=(26/3)