AP EAMCET2007MathematicsQuadratic Equation
If , , are the roots of x^3-2 x^2+3 x-4=0 , then the value of ^2 ^2+ ^2 ^2+ ^2 ^2 is
Options
- A-7
- B-5
- C-3
- D0
Correct answer
A. -7
Step-by-step solution
If , , are the roots of the equation x^3-2 x^2+3 x-4=0 , then aligned & + + = 2 1 =2 & + + =3 & and & =4 & aligned We know that ^2 ^2+ ^2 ^2+ ^2 ^2 aligned & =( + + )^2-2( )( + + ) & =(3)^2-2(4)(2) & =9-16 & =-7 aligned