If and be two roots of the equation . Then the value of is:
- (A)2✓ Correct
- (B)3
- (C)1
- (D)4
Answer: (A)
Solution
From , Vieta's formulas give and . Write the expression as and bring it over the common factor : the first term is and the second is , so the sum is .
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