If the sum of the squares of the reciprocals of the roots α and β of the equation 3 x 2 + λ x…

If the sum of the squares of the reciprocals of the roots α and β of the equation 3x2+λx-1=0 is 15, then 6α3+β32 is equal to
  1. 46
  2. 36
  3. 24
  4. 18

Solution

Given 1α2+1β2=15

For equation 3x2+λx-1=0

 α+β=-λ3αβ=-13α2β2=19

then α2+β2=α+β2-2αβ=λ29-2-13=λ29+23

 α2+β2=λ2+69

Now 1α2+1β2=15α2+β2α2β2=15

λ2+69×1α2β2=15  λ2+69×119=15

λ2+6=15 λ=±3

Now 6α3+β32 =6α+βα2-αβ+β22

=6×1×159+132

=6×1×22=6×4=24

Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (24 Jun Shift 1)

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