If bi-quadratic equation x4−2x3+4x2+6x−21=0 can also be written as (x2+p)(x2−2x+q)=0. Find the sum of p+q.
(x2+p)(x2−2x+q)=x4−2x3+(p+q)x2−2px−pq=0 . . . (1)
Given equation,
x4−2x3+4x2+6x−21=0 . . . (2)
Compare the coefficients of x4,x3,x2,x and constant in both the equations
We get, p+q=4
−2p=6,
pq=−21
p=−3q=7
Which satisfies pq=−21
p+q=4