Question

Write each of the following expression in terms of α + β and αβ.

(i) α/3β + β/3α

(ii) 1/α²β + 1/β²α

(iii) (3α - 1)(3β - 1)

(iv) (α + 3)/β + (β + 3)/α

Answer 1

(i) α/3β + β/3α

(ii) 1/α²β + 1/β²α

(iii) (3α - 1)(3β - 1)

(iv) (α + 3)/β + (β + 3)/α