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Question
If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = ax2 + bx + c, then evaluate α2β + αβ2
Solution
f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
α + β = `(-b/a)`
αβ = `c/a`
since α + β are the roots (or) zeroes of the given polynomials
then
α2β + αβ2
αβ(α + β)
`=c/a((-b)/a)`
`=(-bc)/a^2`
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