Question

If p and q are the robots of the equation 3x^2 _ 16x + 2 = 0, find the value of p+q(1+ p).
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Answer 1

Explanation:

3x² - 16x + 2 = 0

ax² + bx + c = 0

a = 3 , b = -16 , c = 2

= p + q.(1 + p)

= p + q + p.q

= -b/a + c/a

= -(-16)/3 + 2/3

= (16 + 2)/3

= 18/3

= 6