Q.
If α and β are roots of the quadratic equation x2+4x+3=0, then the equation whose roots are 2α+β and α+2β is
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Solution:
Given α,β are the roots of equation x2+4x+3=0 ∴α+β=−4
and αβ=3
Now, 2α+β+α+2β=3(α+β)=−12
and (2α+β)(α+2β)=2α2+4αβ+αβ+2β2 =2(α+β)2+αβ =2(−4)2+3=35
Hence, required equation is x2−(sum of roots) x + (product of roots) = 0 ⇒x2+12x+35=0