Question

If α,β are the roots of the equation ax^2+bx+c=0. Find the value of 1/α^2 + 1/β^2.​

Answer 1

Answer:

b²/c² – 2a/c

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Note:

★ The possible values of the variable for which the polynomial becomes zero are called its zeros .

★ A quadratic polynomial can have atmost two zeros .

★ The general form of a quadratic polynomial is given as ; ax² + bx + c .

★ If α and ß are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial ax² + bx + c , then ;

• Sum of zeros , (α + ß) = -b/a

• Product of zeros , (αß) = c/a

★ If α and ß are the zeros of a quadratic polynomial , then that quadratic polynomial is given as :

k•[ x² - (α + ß)x + αß ] , k ≠ 0.

★ The discriminant , D of the quadratic polynomial ax² + bx + c is given by ;

D = b² - 4ac

★ If D = 0 , then the zeros are real and equal .

★ If D > 0 , then the zeros are real and distinct .

★ If D < 0 , then the zeros are unreal (imaginary) .