engineering mathematics MCQ #4284

If α, β are the roots of the equation x² + x + 1 = 0, then 1/α + 1/β = ?

engineering mathematics MCQ #4284

  1. Question 1

    Q1. If α, β are the roots of the equation x² + x + 1 = 0, then 1/α + 1/β = ?

    • A) 1
    • B) -1
    • C) 0
    • D) -2

    Answer: -1

    Explanation: Using the sum and product of roots, α + β = -1 and αβ = 1. Then, 1/α + 1/β = (α + β) / αβ = -1 / 1 = -1.