Relation Between Roots and Coefficients for Higher Order Equations
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following is/are true for the equation, a0xn+a1xn−1+a2xn−2+...+an=0, if S1,S2,S3⋯Sn are the sum of the roots taken 1,2,3,⋯,n at a time respectively?
A
S2=−a2a0
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B
S3=a3a0
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C
Sn=(−1)nana0
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D
S1=−a1a0
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Solution
The correct option is DS1=−a1a0 For the equation, a0xn+a1xn−1+a2xn−2+...+an=0.
If S1,S2,S3,⋯Sn etc. are the sum of the roots taken 1,2,3,⋯n at a time respectively then: ⇒S1=−a1a0;S2=a2a0;S3=−a3a0⋯Sn=(−1)nana0