Verified Solution Mathematics Quadratic Equations

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

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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. The new roots are 1/alpha and 1/beta. Sum of new roots = (alpha+beta)/(alpha*beta) = 5/6. Product of new roots = 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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