If \( \alpha \) and \( \beta \) are the roots of the equation \( 3x^2 + bx - 2 = 0 \). Find the value of \( \frac{1}{\alpha} + \frac{1}{\beta} \)

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 2017 Subject: General Mathematics

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If \( \alpha \) and \( \beta \) are the roots of the equation \( 3x^2 + bx - 2 = 0 \). Find the value of \( \frac{1}{\alpha} + \frac{1}{\beta} \)

Answer Details
1 α  +  1 β  =  β − α α β
3x2 + 5x + 5x − 2 = 0.
Sum of root = α + β
Product of root = αβ
x2 +  5 x 3  −  2 3  = 0
αβ = −  − 2 3
α + β =  5 3
∴  α + β α β  = −  5 3 2 3
= −  2 3  ×  3 3
=  5 2

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