If α, β are zeroes of x2 − 6x + k , what is the value of k if 4α + 5β = 32 ?Select an answerA–16B8C2D–8
Question
If α, β are zeroes of x² − 6x + k, what is the value of k if 4α + 5β = 32 ?
Select an answer
A –16
B 8
C 2
D –8
Solution
To solve this problem, we need to use the relationship between the roots and the coefficients of a quadratic equation.
The sum of the roots (α + β) is equal to -b/a, and the product of the roots (α*β) is equal to c/a, where a, b, and c are the coefficients of the quadratic equation.
In this case, the quadratic equation is x² - 6x + k. So, a = 1, b = -6, and c = k.
From the equation 4α + 5β = 32, we can express α in terms of β: α = (32 - 5β)/4.
Since α + β = -b/a = 6, we can substitute α in this equation: (32 - 5β)/4 + β = 6. Solving this equation for β, we get β = 2.
Substituting β = 2 into the equation α = (32 - 5β)/4, we get α = 4.
Finally, since αβ = c/a = k, we get k = 42 = 8.
So, the correct answer is B. 8.
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