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lf α, β are the roots of x2+axb=0 and γ, δ are the roots of x2+ax+b=0, then the value of (αγ)(αδ) is:

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2b
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2b
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a+b
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ab
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Solution

The correct option is B 2b
We know (αγ)(αδ) =α2(γ+δ)α+γ.δ
Now γ+δ=a and γ.δ=b
Hence, α2(γ+δ)α+γ.δ
=α2+aα+b ...(i)
Now α is a root of the equation x2+axb=0
Therefore
α2+aαb=0
b=α2+aα
Substituting in (i), we get
α2+aα+b =2b

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