Relation between Roots and Coefficients for Quadratic
If the roots ...
Question
If the roots of the quadratic equation x2+px+q=0 are tan 30∘ and tan 15∘, respectively, then value of 2 + q - p is
A
2
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B
3
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C
0.0
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D
1
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Solution
The correct option is B 3 x2+px+q=0 Sum of roots = tan 30∘+tan15∘=−p Product of roots = tan30∘.tan15∘=q tan45∘=tan30∘+tan15∘1−tan30∘.tan15∘=−p1−q=1⇒−p=1−q⇒q−p=1∴2+q−p=3