AP EAMCET2008MathematicsQuadratic Equation
The sum of the fourth powers of the roots of the equation x^3+x+1=0 is
Options
- A-2
- B-1
- C1
- D2
Correct answer
D. 2
Step-by-step solution
Given equation is x^3+x+1=0 On comparing with x^3+p₁ x^2+p₂ x+p₃=0 , we get Now, p₁=0, p₂=1, p₃=1 aligned & S₂+0 S₁+2=0 S₂=-2 & S₃+0 S₂+1 S₁+(2)=0 S₃=-2 & S₄+0 S₃+1 S₂+1 S₁=0 & S₄+0+1(-2)+1(0)=0 & S₄=2 aligned S₁=0, S₀=2