If a and are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = x^2 − x − 4, find the value of 1/α +1/β-αβ

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If a and are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = x2 − x − 4, find the value of 

 1/α +1/β-αβ

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answered Jan 31, 2018 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
selected Jan 31, 2018 by sforrest072
 
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Since α + β are the zeroes of the polynomial: x2 − x − 4

Sum of the roots (α + β) = 1
Product of the roots (αβ) = −4

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