The circle x2+y2=4 cuts the line joining the points A(1, 0) and B(3, 4) in two points P and Q. Let BPPA=α and
BQQA=β. Then α and β are roots of the quadratic equation
3x2+2x−21=0
x2+y2=4
A(1,0)
B(3,4)
Equation of line joining AB is
y=2x−2
Substituting this in circle equation we have
x2+(2x−2)2=4
x=0,85
y=−2,65
P=(85,65)
Q=(0,−2)
We get α=73,β=3
Quadratic equation which have α,β as roots is
x2−(73+3)x+7=0
3x2−16x+21=0