If a and p be the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 2x2 + 5x + 1, then the value of α + β + αβ is: [1]
A. -2
B. 2
C. -3
D. 4
Answer:A
If a and p be the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 2x2 + 5x + 1, then the value of α + β + αβ is: [1]
A. -2 B. 2 C. -3 D. 4
Explanation: Here, α + β = \(-\frac{5}{2}\); αβ = \(\frac{1}{2}\)