Biquadratic Equations of the form: ax^4+bx^3+cx^2+bx+a=0
The roots of ...
Question
The roots of the equation x4−4x3+6x2−4x+1=0 are
A
2, 2, 2, 2
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B
3, 1, 3, 1
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C
1, 2, 1, 2
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D
1, 1, 1, 1
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Solution
The correct option is D
1, 1, 1, 1
x4−4x3+6x2−4x+1=0
By hit and trial, x=1 is a root of above equation. Using long division algorithm, we can say
⇒ (x−1)(x3−3x2+3x−1)=0
⇒(x−1)(x−1)3=0
⇒ x=1,1,1,1