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MathsHardNumerical2023 · 29 Jan Shift 2

Q61.Let α1, α2, … , α7α1, α2, … , α7 be the roots of the equation x7 + 3x5 −13x3 −15x = 0 and |α1| ≥|α2| ≥… ≥|α7|. Then, α1α2 −α3α4 + α5α6 is equal to _______ ¯

What This Question Tests

This question tests the ability to find roots of a higher-degree polynomial by factoring and substitution, followed by ordering them based on magnitude and calculating a specific expression involving these roots. It requires careful handling of complex roots.

Concepts Tested

Roots of polynomialVieta's formulasFactoring polynomialsComplex numbers

Formulas Used

For P(x) = a_n x^n + ... + a_0 = 0, product of roots = (-1)^n a_0 / a_n

Factoring cubic polynomials

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