SPS SPS FM 2024 November — Question 3

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS FM (SPS FM)
Year2024
SessionNovember
TopicRoots of polynomials

3. In this question you must show detailed reasoning. The roots of the equation \(x ^ { 3 } - x ^ { 2 } + k x - 2 = 0\) are \(\alpha , \frac { 1 } { \alpha }\) and \(\beta\).
  1. Evaluate, in exact form, the roots of the equation.
  2. Find \(k\).
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