engineering mathematics MCQ #4330

If α, β are roots of the equation x² + 3x - 2 = 0, then α/β + β/α = ?

engineering mathematics MCQ #4330

  1. Question 1

    Q1. If α, β are roots of the equation x² + 3x - 2 = 0, then α/β + β/α = ?

    • A) 13/2
    • B) -13/2
    • C) 13/-2
    • D) -2/13

    Answer: -13/2

    Explanation: Using α + β = -3 and αβ = -2, we find α/β + β/α = (α² + β²) / αβ.