JEE MainMathematicsQuadratic Equation and InequalitiesMCQ+4 / −1
Let and be the roots of , and and be the roots of . If and , then is equal to
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Correct answer: C
- Given equations and root-sum sequences
We have: with roots , and with roots .
Define
We need to find
- Recurrence relation for
Since satisfy we have for each root : Multiplying by , Adding for gives:
Now compute the required numerator: Using the recurrence for , Hence, Therefore,
- Recurrence relation for
Since satisfy for each root : Multiplying by , Adding for gives:
Now for , So, Therefore,
- Add the two parts
Thus the required value is
- Check with options
The correct option is: which is Option C.
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: C
Our derived answer: C
So they agree.
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