Verified Solution Mathematics Quadratic Equations

If alpha and beta are the roots of x² - 5x + 6 = 0, then find the equation whose roots are 1/alpha and 1/beta.

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  • A6x² - 5x + 1 = 0
  • B6x² + 5x + 1 = 0
  • Cx² - 5x + 6 = 0
  • Dx² + 5x + 6 = 0
Explanation

For x² - 5x + 6 = 0, alpha+beta = 5 and alpha*beta = 6. For the new equation, the sum of roots (1/alpha + 1/beta) = (alpha+beta)/(alpha*beta) = 5/6. The product of roots (1/alpha * 1/beta) = 1/(alpha*beta) = 1/6. The new equation is y² - (5/6)y + (1/6) = 0, which is 6y² - 5y + 1 = 0.

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