Question

If the squared difference of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x)=x^2-px+q is equal to 144,find the value of p

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let α,β are the roots of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = x2+px+45 then  

α + β = -p ---------(1) and  αβ = 45

Given  (α - β)2 = 144  

∴ (α + β)2 – 4αβ = 144

⇒ (– p)2 – 4 × 45 = 144               [Using (1)]

⇒ p 2 – 180 = 144

⇒ p 2 = 144 + 180 = 324

Thus, the value of p is ± 18.

Answer 2

Answer:

According to me ,

value of p = + 18