Sunday, 13 July 2014

algebra precalculus - How to find the value of this expression



Suppose I have a general quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0



And I have α,β as roots, then what is the simplest way to find (aα+b)2+(aβ+b)2 ?



I know the formula for finding the sum and product of roots, but that doesn't helped me in finding the value.



Any good hint is welcomed.



Answer



Some assumptions:
c,α,β0 (the answer will be a bit modified without these assumptions)



Since α is a root therefore
aα2+bα+c=0aα+b=cα1(aα+b)2=α2c2

Thus
1(aα+b)2+1(aβ+b)2=α2+β2c2=(α+β)22αβc2


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