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If α,β are the roots of the equation ax2+bx+c=0 such that β<α<0, then the quadratic equation whose roots are ∣α∣,∣β∣, is given by
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Solution:
Since, α and β be the roots of the equation ax2+bx+c=0, then α+β=−ab and αβ=ac
Now, sum of roots =∣α∣+∣β∣ =−α−β(∵β<α<0) =−(−ab)=∣∣ab∣∣(∵∣α∣+∣β∣>0)
and product of roots =∣α∣∣β∣=∣∣ac∣∣
Hence, required equation is x2−∣∣ab∣∣x+∣∣ac∣∣=0 ⇒∣a∣x2−∣b∣x+∣c∣=0