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If a,b and c are the roots of x3+4x+1=0, then 1a+b+1b+c+1c+a=
MathematicsQuadratic EquationAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2018 (25 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2
  • B 3
  • C 4
  • D -4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 4

Given,

x3+4x+1=0

a,b & c are the roots of the given equation therefore

a+b+c=0  ...i

ab+bc+ca=4  ...ii

abc=-1  ...iii

From the equation i, we have

a+b=-c, b+c=-a & c+a=-b

Now,

1a+b+1b+c+1c+a

=-1c+-1a+-1b

=-ab+bc+caabc

=4.

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