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if a and b are the roots of the equation x^2-px +(p+1)=0 then the area of the triangle whose vertices are (0,0),(p/a,p) and (-p/a,p) is

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11 Years agoGrade Select Grade
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Profile image of Vijay Mukati
10 Years ago
Hint. find the sum and product of roots from the given equation. Then find the area of triangle through the given coordinates (Area = (1/2)*base*altitute). Then relate the two. Thanks.