Standard +0.8 This is a roots transformation problem requiring systematic use of Vieta's formulas and algebraic manipulation. While the technique is standard for FP1, students must correctly identify α+β=-2k and αβ=k, compute the new roots as -2k/α and -2k/β, then find their sum and product to construct the new equation. The multi-step algebraic reasoning and careful manipulation elevate this above routine questions, though it follows a well-established method taught in Further Pure.
The quadratic equation \(x^2 + 2kx + k = 0\), where \(k\) is a non-zero constant, has roots \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\). Find a quadratic equation with roots \(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{\alpha}\) and \(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{\beta}\). [7]
The quadratic equation $x^2 + 2kx + k = 0$, where $k$ is a non-zero constant, has roots $\alpha$ and $\beta$. Find a quadratic equation with roots $\frac{\alpha + \beta}{\alpha}$ and $\frac{\alpha + \beta}{\beta}$. [7]
\hfill \mbox{\textit{OCR FP1 2010 Q7 [7]}}