What is the minimum value of p and q in the equation x3−px2+qx−8=0 where p and q are positive real numbers and roots of the equation are real?
6,12
x3−px2+qx−8=0
Let the roots be α,β,γ
α+β+γ=p
αβγ=8
α+β+γ3≥3√αβγ
p≥6
Minimum value of p is 6.
This happens when all the roots are equal.
α=β=γ=2
When p=6,q=12