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If $\alpha, \beta$ and $\gamma$ are the roots of the equation $x^{3}+4 x+2=0$, then $\alpha^{3}+\beta^{3}+\gamma^{3}$ is equal to
MathematicsQuadratic EquationKCETKCET 2012
Options:
  • A 2
  • B 6
  • C $-2$
  • D $-6$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $-6$
Given, $x^{3}+4 x+2=0$
$\therefore \quad \Sigma \alpha=0, \quad \Sigma \alpha \beta=\frac{4}{1}=4, \quad \alpha \beta \gamma=\frac{-2}{1}=-2$
$\because \quad \Sigma \alpha=0$
$\therefore \quad \alpha^{3}+\beta^{3}+\gamma^{3}=3 \alpha \beta \gamma=3(-2)=-6$

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