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if alpha,beta,gamma,and delta(symbols) are the roots of x^4-2x^3+4x^2+6x-21=0 if alpha + beta =0, solve the equation completely.
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I will use "p" and "q" instead of and to make my writing easier.
So, I am given that p and q are the roots of the equation
= 0,
such that p = -q. Then the fact that p and q are the roots means
= 0, (1) and
= 0, (2), or
= 0. (3)
Now subtract eq(1) from eq(3) (both sides). You will get
= 0, or
= 0.
It implies that p = +/- .
Thus two roots of the given polynomial are and .
Then the polynomial is divisible by = .
The quotient is .
The roots of the last quadratic polynomial are and .
Thus the roots of the original polynomial are , , and .
Solved.