wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Solve the equations:
x416x3+86x2176x+105=0, two roots being 1 and 7.

Open in App
Solution

x416x3+86x2176x+105=0
Let the other two roots be a,b
S1=1+7+a+b=16a+b=8....(i)S4=7ab=105ab=15.....(ii)
substituting b from (i)
a(8a)=158aa2=15a28a+15=0a25a3a+15=0a(a5)3(a5)=0(a3)(a5)=0a=3,5
substituting a in (ii)
b=5,3
So the other two roots are 3 and 5


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Definition of Function
MATHEMATICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon