AP EAMCET2003MathematicsQuadratic Equation
If , , , are the roots of the equation x^3+4 x+1=0 , then ( + )⁻¹+( + )⁻¹+( + )⁻¹ is equal to
Options
- A2
- B3
- C4
- D5
Correct answer
C. 4
Step-by-step solution
Since, , , are the roots of the equation x^3+4 x+1=0 + + =0 + + =4 and =-1 ( + )⁻¹+( + )⁻¹+( + )⁻¹= 1 + + 1 + + 1 + = 1 - + 1 - + 1 - =- [ + + ]=- [ 4 -1 ]=4