Quadratic Functions, Equations and Inequalities

Quadratic Functions, Equations and Inequalities

IP 3

The roots of \(2x^2-7x+3=0\) are \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\).
Without finding the individual roots, calculate:

  1. \(\alpha+\beta\) and \(\alpha\beta\);

  2. \(\alpha^2+\beta^2\);

  3. \(\displaystyle\frac1\alpha+\frac1\beta\).

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Answer:(a) \(S=\frac72,\ P=\frac32\); (b) \(\frac{37}{4}\); (c) \(\frac73\).

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