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Let α, β, γ be the roots of the equation x3+px+q=0 and fx=3p2x2+p2x+3q. Then α2β+α4=
MathematicsQuadratic EquationTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2020 (09 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A f1
  • B f-1
  • C f0
  • D f2
Solution:
2423 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: f-1

Given that

α, β, γ are roots of x3+px+q=0

α+β+γ=0, αβ+βγ+γα=p & αβγ=-q

α2β+β2γ+γ2α+α4+β4+γ4

=-qαγ+-qβα+-qγβ+α4+β4+γ4

=f-1.

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