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If alpha, beta, gamma are the zeros of the polynomial P(x) = x³ - 6x² + 11x - 6, then what is the value of (alpha*beta + beta*gamma + gamma*alpha)?

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  • A6
  • B11
  • C-6
  • D-11
Explanation

For a cubic polynomial ax³ + bx² + cx + d, the sum of products of zeros taken two at a time is given by c/a. Here, a=1, c=11, so the value is 11/1 = 11.

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