Find p12q2+p3q3+p8q3 if p and q are the roots of the equation mx2−2nx+v=0
Assume the roots p and q = 1 and 2 respectively.
Sum of roots =−(−2nm)=3
Product of roots =vm=2
Write all the terms is the form of variable m,
2nm=3⇒n=3m2
vm=2⇒v=2m
p12q2+p3q3+p8q3=20
Substitute values in terms of m in answer options. Only option b gives 20