Question
Mathematics Question on Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
If m is chosen in the quadratic equation (m2+1)x2−3x+(m2+1)2=0 such that the sum of its roots is greatest, then the absolute difference of the cubes of its roots is :
A
83
B
43
C
105
D
85
Answer
85
Explanation
Solution
SOR=m2+13⇒(S.O.R)max=3
when m=0
α+β=3
αβ=1
α2−β2=∣α−β∣(α2+β2+αβ)
=(α−β)2−αβ((α+β)2−αβ)
=9−4(9−1)
=5×8