KCET2011MathematicsQuadratic Equation
If , and are roots of x³-2 x+1=0 , then the value of ( 1 + - ) is
Options
- A- 1 2
- B-1
- C0
- D1 2
Correct answer
B. -1
Step-by-step solution
Given cubic x³-2 x+1=0,( , , ) are roots of this equation. Then, sum of roots =0 + + =0 =-2, =-1 Now, we have aligned 1 + - &= 1 - - =- 1 2 1 &=- 1 2 ( 1 + 1 + 1 ) &=- 1 2 ( + + ) aligned =- 1 2 =- 1 2 (-2) (-1) =-1