The quadratic polynomials and have zeros and respectively

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Polynomials · Polynomials

Problem

The quadratic polynomials p1(x)=3x2+5x+1p_1(x)=3x^2+5x+1 and p2(x)=3x2+5x−7p_2(x)=3x^2+5x-7 have zeros (α1,β1)(\alpha_1,\beta_1) and (α2,β2)(\alpha_2,\beta_2) respectively. Will α1+β1\alpha_1+\beta_1 be equal to α2+β2\alpha_2+\beta_2? Give a brief reason for your answer.

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