Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let aa, bb and cc be three distinct real roots of the cubic x3+2x2−4x−4=0x^3 + 2x^2 - 4x - 4 = 0. If the equation x3+qx2+rx+s=0x^3 + qx^2 + rx + s = 0 has roots 1a\frac{1}{a}, 1b\frac{1}{b} and 1c\frac{1}{c}, then the value of (q+r+s)(q + r + s) is equal to

Browse the problem library