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If p, q are roots of an equation x2+5x+2=0 , then find out the value of pq+qp.

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Solution

The correct option is C

Soln:

Sum of the roots: p+q=5

Product of the roots: pq=2

pq+qp=(p2+q2)pq=[(p+q)22pq]pq=[(p+q)2]pq2=2522=212

Hence option (c)


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