If α ,β are roots of the equation x^2+5(√2)x+10=0,α >β and P_n=α ^n-β ^n for each positive integer n, then the value of ( P_17 P_20+5√2 P_17 P_19…
JEE Main 2021 — Mathematics Algebra
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If α,β are roots of the equation x2+5(2)x+10=0,α>β and Pn=αn−βn for each positive integer n, then the value of (P18P19+52P182P17P20+52P17P19) is equal to
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Solution
Given, x2+52x+10=0
and Pn=αn−βn
Now P18P19+52P182P17P20+52P17P19=P18(P19+52P18)P17(P20+52P19)