If (\alpha,\beta) are the roots of (2x^2-7x+3=0), what is the value of ((\alpha-\beta)^2)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (\frac{25}{4})
Use ((\alpha-\beta)^2=(\alpha+\beta)^2-4\alpha\beta). Here (\alpha+\beta=\frac{7}{2}) and (\alpha\beta=\frac{3}{2}), so the value is (\frac{25}{4}).
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(\frac{25}{4})
Why is this the correct answer?
Use ((\alpha-\beta)^2=(\alpha+\beta)^2-4\alpha\beta). Here (\alpha+\beta=\frac{7}{2}) and (\alpha\beta=\frac{3}{2}), so the value is (\frac{25}{4}).
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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