One or more options correct
Let . Which of the following statements is (are) correct?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Answer: A, B, D
The numbers () are the roots of . (A) Pairing with gives , so the sum over six terms is ; correct. (B) ; correct. (C) Expanding , the cross terms are , so it equals , not ; incorrect. (D) , so the sum is ; correct. Hence A, B and D. Each of these facts follows from the polynomial identity and from .
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