Multiple choice

Given $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of the quadratic equation ${x}^{2}-4x+k=0(k\neq 0)$. If $ {\alpha \beta}^{2}+{\alpha}^{2}\beta$.

  1. $4k$
  2. $\dfrac {16}{7}$
  3. $\dfrac {3}{7}$
  4. $12$
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Explanation

The given expression is incomplete in the prompt text, but typically asks for alpha*beta^2 + alpha^2*beta. Factoring this gives alpha*beta(alpha + beta). From the equation x^2 - 4x + k = 0, the sum of roots is 4 and the product is k. Substituting these values yields k * 4 = 4k.

AI explanation

Using the relationship between roots and coefficients for x^2 - 4x + k = 0, we know the sum of the roots alpha + beta equals 4 and the product alpha * beta equals k. The given expression alpha * beta^2 + alpha^2 * beta factors to alpha * beta multiplied by (alpha + beta). Substituting the known values gives k multiplied by 4, which equals 4k.