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If α and β are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 2x28x+4, then the value of αβ+βα+2(1α+1β)+3αβ is ___.
  1. 16

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Solution

The correct option is A 16
Given, f(x)=2x28x+4.
Let α and β be its zeroes.
α+β=82=4and αβ=42=2
Now,
αβ+βα+2(1α+1β)+3αβ

=α2+β2αβ+2(α+βαβ)+3αβ

=(α+β)22αβαβ+2(α+βαβ)+3αβ

[(α+β)2=α2+β2+2αβ]

=(4)22×22+2(42)+3×2

= 6 + 4 + 6 = 16

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