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Symmetric Functions Q44 to Q51 Solutions

The document contains a series of mathematical problems related to symmetric functions of the roots of polynomials. Each question provides a specific polynomial and asks for a calculation involving the roots, often using identities related to sums and products of the roots. The answers are derived using established formulas, with some results not matching the provided options.

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Symmetric Functions Q44 to Q51 Solutions

The document contains a series of mathematical problems related to symmetric functions of the roots of polynomials. Each question provides a specific polynomial and asks for a calculation involving the roots, often using identities related to sums and products of the roots. The answers are derived using established formulas, with some results not matching the provided options.

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Symmetric Functions of Roots - Q44 to Q51

Q44. If alpha, beta, gamma are roots of x^3 + ax^2 + bx + c = 0, then alpha^-1 + beta^-1 + gamma^-1

alpha^-1 + beta^-1 + gamma^-1 = (beta*gamma + gamma*alpha + alpha*beta) /

(alpha*beta*gamma)

Using:

beta*gamma + gamma*alpha + alpha*beta = b, alpha*beta*gamma = -c

=> Ans = -b/c

Option (2): b/c

Q45. If alpha, beta, gamma are roots of x^4 - px^2 + qx - r = 0, find alpha^2 + beta^2 + gamma^2.

Use identity: alpha^2 + beta^2 + gamma^2 = (alpha + beta + gamma)^2 - 2(alpha*beta +

beta*gamma + gamma*alpha)

alpha + beta + gamma = 0

So, result = -2(-p) = 2p

Correct answer: Not listed in given options. [Double-check options]

Q46. If alpha, beta, gamma are roots of x^3 - px^2 + qx - r = 0, find alpha^3 + beta^3 + gamma^3.

alpha^3 + beta^3 + gamma^3 = (alpha + beta + gamma)^3 - 3(alpha + beta + gamma)(alpha*beta +

beta*gamma + gamma*alpha) + 3*alpha*beta*gamma

=> p^3 - 3pq + 3r

Option (2): p^3 - 3pq + 3r

Q47. If alpha, beta, gamma are roots of x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6 = 0, then sum of alpha^2*beta = ?

sum of alpha^2*beta = alpha^2*beta + beta^2*gamma + gamma^2*alpha

= (alpha + beta + gamma)(alpha*beta + beta*gamma + gamma*alpha) - 3*alpha*beta*gamma

=> 6×11 - 3×6 = 66 - 18 = 48

Correct answer: 48 (closest listed option is 84 )


Q48. If alpha, beta, gamma are roots of x^3 + px^2 + qx + r = 0, find sum of alpha^2(beta + gamma).

sum = (alpha + beta + gamma)(alpha*beta + beta*gamma + gamma*alpha) - 3*alpha*beta*gamma

= (-p)(q) - 3(-r) = -pq + 3r

Option (4): 3r - pq

Q49. If alpha, beta, gamma are roots of x^3 + px^2 + qx + r = 0, find alpha^2*beta^2 + beta^2*gamm

Use identity: sum of square of product of roots two at a time = (sum of product of roots)^2 -

2*product of roots * sum of roots

= (alpha*beta + beta*gamma + gamma*alpha)^2 - 2*alpha*beta*gamma*(alpha + beta + gamma)

Let s = -p, sp = q, prod = -r

=> q^2 - 2*(-r)*(-p) = q^2 - 2pr

Answer: q^2 - 2pr

Q50. If alpha, beta, gamma are roots of x^3 - 3x^2 + 4x - 2 = 0, find alpha^3 + beta^3 + gamma^3.

Sum of cubes = (sum of roots)^3 - 3(sum of roots)(sum of product of roots) + 3(product of roots)

=> (3)^3 - 3(3)(4) + 3(2) = 27 - 36 + 6 = -3

Answer: -3

Q51. If alpha, beta, gamma are roots of a cubic polynomial, what is the value of alpha^2 + beta^2 + g

Use identity: alpha^2 + beta^2 + gamma^2 = (alpha + beta + gamma)^2 - 2(alpha*beta +

beta*gamma + gamma*alpha)

Sum of roots = -coefficient of x^2 / coefficient of x^3

Sum of products = coefficient of x / coefficient of x^3

Answer: (sum)^2 - 2(product sum) = (a)^2 2b (generic form)

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