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If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial f(y) = y2-p(y+1)+c . . .

Question : If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial f(y) = y2-p(y+1)+c, such that (α+1)(β+1)=0, then find the value of c.


Doubt by Gauri 

Solution : 

f(y) = y2-p(y+1)+c
f(y) = y2-py-p+c
f(y) = y2-py-(p-c)
A = 1
B = -p
C = -(p-c)

α+β = -B/A
α+β = -(-p)/1
α+β = p

αβ = C/A
αβ = -(p-c)]/1
αβ = -p+c

Now 
(α+1)(β+1)=0
αβ+α+β+1 = 0
αβ+(α+β)+1 = 0
-p+c+p+1 = 0
c+1=0
c=-1

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