MathematicsPolynomialsJAMB
If α and β are the roots of 2x² − 6x + 3 = 0, find α + β and αβ.
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Answer: A. 3 and 3/2
For ax² + bx + c = 0, α + β = −b/a = 6/2 = 3 and αβ = c/a = 3/2.
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