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If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of $x^{2}+4 x+6=0$, then what is the
value of $\alpha^{3}+\beta^{3} ?$
MathematicsQuadratic EquationNDANDA 2008 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A $-2 / 3$
  • B $2 / 3$
  • C 4
  • D 8
Solution:
1819 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 8
$\alpha$ and $\beta$ are theroots of $x^{2}+4 x+6=0$ $\therefore \alpha+\beta=-4$ and $\alpha \beta=6$
Now, $\alpha^{3}+\beta^{3}=(\alpha+\beta)^{3}-3 \alpha \beta(\alpha+\beta)$
$=(-4)^{3}-3 \times 6(-4)=-64+72=8$

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