If sum of the roots is p and the sum of their squares is q2, the quadratic equation is
A
x2−px+p2q3=0
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B
x2−px+q3=0
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C
x2−px+p2−q22=0
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is Cx2−px+p2−q22=0 Let α and β be the roots of the equation. As per the given condition, α+β=p and α2+β2=q2 We know, α2+β2=(α+β)2−2αβ ⇒q2=p2−2αβ
⇒2αβ=p2−q2 ⇒αβ=p2−q22 Now sum of the roots is p and product of the roots is p2−q22