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AP EAMCET · Maths · Quadratic Equation

If \(\alpha, \beta\) and \(\gamma\) are the roots of the equation \(x^3+3 x^2-7 x+5=0\), then the value of \(\frac{1}{\alpha}+\frac{1}{\beta}+\frac{1}{\gamma}\) is

  1. A \(\frac{-7}{5}\)
  2. B \(\frac{7}{5}\)
  3. C \(\frac{-3}{5}\)
  4. D \(\frac{3}{5}\)
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(B) \(\frac{7}{5}\)

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Given, cubic equation, \[ x^3+3 x^2-7 x+5=0 ...(i) \] Let \(\alpha, \beta\) and \(\gamma\) are the roots of Eq. (i)…