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If alpha and beta are the roots of the equation x² - 4x + 3 = 0, then the equation whose roots are 1/(alpha+1) and 1/(beta+1) is:

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  • A8x² - 6x + 1 = 0
  • B8x² + 6x + 1 = 0
  • Cx² - 6x + 8 = 0
  • Dx² + 6x + 8 = 0
Explanation

The roots of x² - 4x + 3 = 0 are alpha=1 and beta=3. The new roots are 1/(1+1) = 1/2 and 1/(3+1) = 1/4. The sum of new roots is 1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4. The product of new roots is (1/2)*(1/4) = 1/8. The equation is y² - (sum)y + (product) = 0, which is y² - (3/4)y + 1/8 = 0. Multiplying by 8 gives 8y² - 6y + 1 = 0.

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