is alpha and beta are zeros of the polynomial f(x)=x2+px+q then polynomial having 1/alpha and 1/beta as its zeros is:

(A)x2+qx+p

(B)x2-px+q

(C)qx2+px+1

(D)px2+qx+1

The answer I think is qx2+px+1.

Alpha+Beta = -b/a

b = p & a = 1

So, Alpha+Beta = -p

And, Alpha x Beta = c/a

c = q & a = 1

So, Alpha x Beta = q

Now, The polynomial having 1/alpha & 1/beta as its zeroes will have-

1/alpha+1/beta = -b/a [Sum of the zeroes of the new polynomial]

Taking alpha x beta as LCM:-

beta+alpha/alpha x beta = -b/a

We know, that alpha+beta = -p & alpha x beta = q. Put them in this equation:-

-p/q = -b/a ------(i)

Now, 1/alpha x 1/beta = c/a [Product of the zeroes of the new polynomial]

1/apha x beta = c/a

we know, that alpha x beta = q. Put it in this equation:-

1/q = c/a ---------(ii) 

On comparing (i) & (ii) you will find that  b = p, a = q & c = 1 of the new polynomial.

The general form is ax2+bx+c

Hence the new polynomial is qx2+px+1.

However I am not quite sure if this is correct or not. So, a meritnation expert should answer this.

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yes urs is right
 
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This is not correct
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Questions if alpha and beta are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x)=x^2+px+q form a polynomial whose zeroes are (alpha+beta)^2 and (alpha- beta)^2. If anyone knows answer of this question please tell.
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Sorry but the above answer is correct

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