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If α and β are the zeroes of quadratic polynomial x²-2x+3=0. Find . . .

Question : If α and β are the zeroes of quadratic polynomial x²-2x+3=0. Find a polynomial whose zeros are α+2 and β+2 .

Doubt by Yathartha

Solution : 
p(x)=x2-2x+3
a=1
b=-2
c=3

Sum of Zeroes
α+β = -b/a
α+β = -(-2)/1
α+β = 2

Product of Zeroes
αβ = c/a
αβ = 3/1
αβ = 3

For New Polynomial 

Sum of Zeroes (S) 
S= (
α+2)+(β+2)
S=
α+β+4
S= 2+4
S= 6

Product of Zeroes (P)
P= (
α+2)(β+2)
P= 
αβ+2α+2β+4
P= αβ+2(α+β)+4
P= 3+2(2)+4
P= 3+4+4
P=11

New Polynomial will be given by 

p'(x)=x²-Sx+P
p'(x)=x²-(6)x+11
p'(x)=x²-6x+11

which is the required polynomial.