α,β are the roots of the equation x2+14x+10=0.
Find the value of (α2 + β2).
176
Given: α,β are the roots of the equation x2+14x+10=0.
Using the relation between roots and coefficients,
α+β=−14 ...(i)
αβ=10 ...(ii)
We know (α+β)2=α2+β2+2αβ
α2 + β2=(α+β)2−2αβ
⇒α2 + β2=(−14)2−2×10
=196−20
=176