Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations question 559

Question: If $ \alpha $ and $ \beta $ are the roots of the equation $ x^{2}-4x+1=0 $ the value of $ {{\alpha }^{3}}+{{\beta }^{3}} $ is [MP PET 1994]

Options:

A) 76

B) 52

C) -52

D) -76

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ {{\alpha }^{3}}+{{\beta }^{3}}={{(\alpha +\beta )}^{3}}-3\alpha \beta (\alpha +\beta ) $ $ ={{(4)}^{3}}-3\times 1(4)=52 $