If the sum of roots is (6) and the sum of their squares is (52), what is the product of roots?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (-8)
(\alpha^2+\beta^2=(\alpha+\beta)^2-2\alpha\beta). From (52=36-2\alpha\beta), we get (\alpha\beta=-8).
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(-8)
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(\alpha^2+\beta^2=(\alpha+\beta)^2-2\alpha\beta). From (52=36-2\alpha\beta), we get (\alpha\beta=-8).
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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