What is the sum of the squares of the roots of the equation x²+2x-143 = 0?

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  1. 170
  2. 190
  3. 290
  4. 180

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Option 3 : 290
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Given:

The quadratic equation is:

x2 + 2x - 143 = 0

Concept Used:

For a quadratic equation of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, the sum of the squares of the roots can be calculated using the formula:

(Sum of roots)2 - 2 × (Product of roots)

Here, the sum of the roots is given by -b/a, and the product of the roots is given by c/a.

Calculation:

For the given equation, a = 1, b = 2, and c = -143:

Step 1: Calculate the sum of the roots:   Sum of roots = -b/a = -2/1 = -2

Step 2: Calculate the product of the roots:   Product of roots = c/a = -143/1 = -143

Step 3: Calculate the sum of the squares of the roots using the formula: (Sum of roots)2 - 2 × (Product of roots)

(-2)2 - 2 × (-143)

4 + 286

290

Conclusion:

∴ The sum of the squares of the roots is 290, and the correct answer is Option 3.

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