If \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) are the roots of the equation \(x^2-4x-5=0\), what is the value of \((\alpha+2)(\beta+2)\)?
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Correct answer: 7
For a quadratic equation \(ax^2+bx+c=0\), the sum of the roots is \(\alpha+\beta=-\frac{b}{a}\) and their product is \(\alpha\beta=\frac{c}{a}\). Thus, here \(\alpha+\beta=4\) and \(\alpha\beta=-5\). Therefore, \((\alpha+2)(\beta+2)=\alpha\beta+2(\alpha+\beta)+4=-5+2(4)+4=7\). Hence, option A is correct. Exam tip: Use the sum and product of roots directly instead of solving for the roots individually.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
7
Why is this the correct answer?
For a quadratic equation \(ax^2+bx+c=0\), the sum of the roots is \(\alpha+\beta=-\frac{b}{a}\) and their product is \(\alpha\beta=\frac{c}{a}\). Thus, here \(\alpha+\beta=4\) and \(\alpha\beta=-5\). Therefore, \((\alpha+2)(\beta+2)=\alpha\beta+2(\alpha+\beta)+4=-5+2(4)+4=7\). Hence, option A is correct. Exam tip: Use the sum and product of roots directly instead of solving for the roots individually.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Roots of a Quadratic Equation.
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