The roots of \(x^2-9x+4=0\) are \(\alpha,\beta\). What is \(\alpha+\beta+5\alpha\beta\)?
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Correct answer: 29
For \(x^2-9x+4=0\) we have \(a=1,\;b=-9,\;c=4\). By Vieta, \(\alpha+\beta=-b/a=9\) and \(\alpha\beta=c/a=4\). Therefore \(\alpha+\beta+5\alpha\beta=9+5\times4=29\). Option B (13) is wrong because it uses \(\alpha+\beta+\alpha\beta=9+4\) instead of adding \(5\alpha\beta\); option C (20) equals only \(5\alpha\beta\); option D (36) equals \((\alpha+\beta)(\alpha\beta)=9\times4\). Exam tip: apply Vieta’s formulas quickly to get sum and product of roots for any quadratic \(ax^2+bx+c=0\).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
29
Why is this the correct answer?
For \(x^2-9x+4=0\) we have \(a=1,\;b=-9,\;c=4\). By Vieta, \(\alpha+\beta=-b/a=9\) and \(\alpha\beta=c/a=4\). Therefore \(\alpha+\beta+5\alpha\beta=9+5\times4=29\). Option B (13) is wrong because it uses \(\alpha+\beta+\alpha\beta=9+4\) instead of adding \(5\alpha\beta\); option C (20) equals only \(5\alpha\beta\); option D (36) equals \((\alpha+\beta)(\alpha\beta)=9\times4\). Exam tip: apply Vieta’s formulas quickly to get sum and product of roots for any quadratic \(ax^2+bx+c=0\).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Introduction to Quadratic Equations.
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