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4 years ago

Pls answer the following question please

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lozanna [386]4 years ago

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Answer:

-4/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let α and β be the roots of the quadratic equation

ax²+bx+c = 0

Sum of roots α + β = -b/a

Product of roots αβ = c/a

Given the equation 16x²+4x+5 = 0

a = 16, b = 4, c = 5

Sum of roots α + β = -4/16 = -1/4

Product of roots αβ = 5/16

To calculate 1/α + 1/β, we will need to find the LCM first'

1/α + 1/β

= (β+α)/αβ

= sum of roots/product of roots

= (-1/4)/(5/16)

= -1/4×16/5

= -4/5

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