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If α, β and γ are the roots of the equation x3-px2+qx-r=0, then the value of α2β+α2γ+β2α+β2γ+γ2α+γ2β is equal to
MathematicsQuadratic EquationJEE Main
Options:
  • A pq+3r
  • B pq+r
  • C pq-3r
  • D q2r
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The correct answer is: pq-3r

x3-px2+qx-r=0
α+β+γ=p
αβ+βγ+γα=q
αβγ=r
α2β+α2γ+β2α+β2γ+γ2α+γ2β
=α+β+γαβ+βγ+γα-3αβγ
=pq-3r

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