Q) If 𝛼, β are zeroes of quadratic polynomial f(x) = 6 x2 + 11 x – 10, find the value of
Ans: In the given polynomial equation, to find zeroes, we will start with f(x) = 0
Therefore, 6 x2 + 11 x – 10 = 0
Step 1: Given that the roots of the polynomial are α and β.
We know that sum of roots (α + β) =
α + β = …………(i)
Next, we know that the product of the roots (α x β) =
α . β = ………… (ii)
Step 2: Next, we need to find the value of
Let’s solve this to simplify:
= ………(iii)
We know that (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2 a b
or we can say that a2 + b2 = (a + b)2 – 2 a b
Therefore, α2 + β2 = (α + β)2 – 2 α β
Transferring this value in equation (iii), we get:
=
Step 3: Next, we transfer values of (α + β) and α β from equations (i) and (ii)
=
= =
= =
= = –
Therefore, the value of is –
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