Question:

If $x_1$ and $x_2$ are the roots of $3x^2 - 2x - 6 = 0$, then $x_1^2 + x_2^2$ is equal to

Updated On: May 18, 2024
  • $\frac{50}{9}$
  • $\frac{40}{9}$
  • $\frac{30}{9}$
  • $\frac{20}{9}$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

We have,
$3 x^{2}-2 x-6=0$
Since, $x_{1}$ and $x_{2}$ are the roots of above equation.
$\therefore x_{1}+x_{2}=\frac{-(-2)}{3}=\frac{2}{3}$
and $x_{1} x_{2}=\frac{-6}{3}=-2$
Now,
$\left(x_{1}+x_{2}\right)^{2}=x_{1}^{2}+x_{2}^{2}+2 x_{1} x_{2}$
$\Rightarrow x_{1}^{2}+x_{2}^{2}=\left(x_{1}+x_{2}\right)^{2}-2 x_{1} x_{2}$
$=\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^{2}-2(-2)$
$=\frac{4}{9}+4=\frac{40}{9}$
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Concepts Used:

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

Complex Number: Any number that is formed as a+ib is called a complex number. For example: 9+3i,7+8i are complex numbers. Here i = -1. With this we can say that i² = 1. So, for every equation which does not have a real solution we can use i = -1.

Quadratic equation: A polynomial that has two roots or is of the degree 2 is called a quadratic equation. The general form of a quadratic equation is y=ax²+bx+c. Here a≠0, b and c are the real numbers.