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If the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = x3 - 6x2 + x + 2 are a – b, a , a + b, find the values of a and b.

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fx=x3-6x2+x+2.zeros of fx are a-b, a , a+b .We know,sum of zeros of cubic polynomial=-coefficient of x2coefficient of x3so, a-b+a+a+b=--61=63a=6therefore, a=2.Now,product of zeroes of cubic polynomial=-constant termcoefficient of x3so, a-baa+b=-21=-2putting the value of a2-b22+b=-24-b2=-1 since x+yx-y=x2-y2b2=5b=±5.So, value of a=2 and b=±5.

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