If α and β are zeroes of the quadratic polynomial p(x) = x2 - 5x + 4 , then find the value of 1/α + 1/β - 2αβ .

CBSE Class 10 Maths PYQ · Polynomials · Relationship of Zeros and Coefficients · 2 Marks · March 2024 · Standard

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652 Marks · March 2024 · Standard
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are zeroes of the quadratic polynomial $p(x) = x^2 - 5x + 4$, then find the value of $\frac{1}{\alpha} + \frac{1}{\beta} - 2\alpha\beta$.
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$\alpha + \beta = 5$ (1/2 Mark)
$\alpha\beta = 4$ (1/2 Mark)
$\frac{1}{\alpha} + \frac{1}{\beta} - 2\alpha\beta = \frac{\alpha+\beta}{\alpha\beta} - 2\alpha\beta$ (1/2 Mark)
$= \frac{5}{4} - 2 \times 4 = \frac{5}{4} - 8 = \frac{5 - 32}{4} = -\frac{27}{4}$ (1/2 Mark)
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