If α , β are zeroes of the polynomial x2 - 6x + 7 , then find the value of 4(1/α2 + 1/β2) .

CBSE Class 10 Maths PYQ · Polynomials · Relationship of Zeros and Coefficients · 2 Marks · March 2026 · Basic

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If $\alpha$, $\beta$ are zeroes of the polynomial $x^2 - 6x + 7$, then find the value of $4(\frac{1}{\alpha^2} + \frac{1}{\beta^2})$.
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(b) $\alpha + \beta = 6$ and $\alpha\beta = 7$ (1/2 Mark)
$4(\frac{1}{\alpha^2} + \frac{1}{\beta^2}) = 4(\frac{\alpha^2 + \beta^2}{\alpha^2\beta^2})$
$= 4(\frac{(\alpha + \beta)^2 - 2\alpha\beta}{\alpha^2\beta^2})$
$= 4(\frac{36-14}{49})$ (1/2 Mark)
$= 4(\frac{22}{49})$
$= \frac{88}{49}$
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