The cubic equation 2x³ +x² -px-5 = 0, where p is a positive constant, has roots α, β, γ.
- (a)State, in terms of p, the value of αβ + βγ+γα.[1]
- (b)Find the value of α² βγ + αβ² γ + αβγ².[2]
- (c)Deduce a cubic equation whose roots are αβ, βγ, αγ.[1]
- (d)Given that α² + β² + γ² = 1/3, find the value of p.[2]
Mark scheme
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- [B1] -p
- [M1] Factorises.
- [A1] -5/4
- [B1 FT] 4z³ +2pz² -5z -25 = 0
- [M1] Uses α² + β² + γ² = (α + β + γ)² - 2(αβ + βγ + γα)
- [A1] p = 1/3
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