If α and β are the roots of the quadratic equation x2+(p−3)x−2p=3(p∈R), then the minimum value of (α2+β2+αβ), is
A
2
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B
4
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C
8
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D
12
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Solution
The correct option is C8 x2+(p−3)−2p=3 if α and β are the roots of this equation, then α+β=p−3−1 and αβ=−2p−31. Now,α2+β2+αβ=(α+β)2−αβ. =(3−p)2+(2p+3) =p2−4p+12 =(p−2)2+8 Therefore, minimum value is obtained at p=2. Minimum value=8.