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If α and β are the roots of the quadratic equation 3x2-16x+5=0, then tan-1α+tan-1β-tan-1α+β1-αβ=
MathematicsQuadratic EquationTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2019 (03 May Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 0
  • B π
  • C π2
  • D -π
Solution:
1681 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: π

 Given that α & β root of

3x2-16x+5=0

We know that

α+β=-ba

αβ=ca, where a=3, b=-16 & c=5

Now α+β=--163=163

α·β=53

if xy>1, then tan-1x+tan-1y=tan-1(x+y1-xy)+π

Where α·β=53>1

So,

tan-1α+tan-1β-tan-1α+β1-αβ=π+tan-1(α+β1-αβ)-tan-1(α+β1-αβ)

π

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