If A and B are roots of the equation px^2+qx+r=0 find in terms of p,q and r 1/A+1/B

dekkyrkex4

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2022-09-30

If A and B are roots of the equation p x 2 + q x + r = 0 find in terms of p,q and r
1 A + 1 B

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seppegettde

seppegettde

Beginner2022-10-01Added 7 answers

Well, note that
( ) p x 2 + q x + r = p ( x A ) ( x B ) .
Expanding the right hand side of ( ) and equating the coefficients of same-degree terms, we can find A+B and AB in terms of our coefficients. Can you see how this helps us find
1 A + 1 B
in terms of our coefficients?

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