Ratio combination of the roots

Ratio combination of the roots

IB Year 6 | Grade 12

The roots of the equation \(2x^2+x-5=0\) are \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\). Without solving the equation, find the value of \(\dfrac{\alpha}{\beta}+\dfrac{\beta}{\alpha}\).

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Answer:\(-\frac{21}{10}\)

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