If α, β are the roots of the quadratic equation x2 - 11x + 18 = 0, then the value of α2 + β2 is: 

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  1. 105
  2. 75
  3. 85
  4. 95

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Option 3 : 85
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Given:

x2 - 11x + 18 = 0

Concept Used:

For the standard form of quadratic equation,

ax2 + bx + c = 0

Sum of roots = 

Product of roots = 

Calculation:

Let the roots of the quadratic equation be α and β 

In the given equation,

a = 1, b = –11, c = 18

Sum of roots =  

Product of roots =  

Squaring both sides of the sum of squares,

⇒ 

⇒ 

⇒ 

⇒ 

Therefore, the required value of α2 + β2 is 85.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3).

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