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If x3x2+5x1=0 has roots α,β,γ and x3+ax2+bx+c=0 has roots αβ,βγ,γα, then the value of (a+b+c) is

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Solution

The correct option is B 5
f(x)=x3x2+5x1=0 has roots α,β,γ
So,
αβγ=1αβ=1γ, βγ=1α, αγ=1β
The equation whose roots are αβ,βγ,γα is given by
f(1x)=0x3+5x2x+1=0x35x2+x1=0
Comparing with x3+ax2+bx+c=0, we get
11=5a=1b=1ca=5,b=1,c=1a+b+c=5

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