If α, β are the roots of the equation x2 + 15x + 17 = 0, find (α−β)2.
147
157
138
128
(α−β)2 = (α+β)2 - 4αβ
α + β = -15 αβ = 17
⇒ (α−β)2 = 152 - 4 × 17
= 225 - 68
= 157