Algebrahard · Past Paper

If α, β are roots of x^2 + px + q = 0, find α/β + β/α.

A(p^2 - 2q)/q
Bp^2/q - 2
C(p^2 + 2q)/q
DBoth a and b

✓ Correct Answer: DBoth a and b

α/β + β/α = (α^2 + β^2)/αβ = (p^2 - 2q)/q = p^2/q - 2.

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