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14. If α and β are two zeroes of a quadratic polynomial f(x)value of kx25x + k and α-β1, find

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Let alpha = a, beta = b

x^2 - 5x + k have roots a and b

Then,a + b = 5...... (1)a - b = 1........(2) (given) ab = k........... (3)

Add eq(1) and eq(2)2a = 6a = 3

From eq(1)3 + b = 5b = 5 - 3 = 2

Put value of a and b in eq(3), we getk = 3*2 = 6

Therefore, value of k = 6

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