If α and β are the roots of the equation 3x2 – 5x + 2= 0, then find the values of
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(ii) α – β (iii) 
3x2 – 5x + 2 = 0 compare this with ax2 – bx + c = 0
∴ a = 3 , b = –5 and c = 2
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ii). α – β
α – β = √(α + β)2 – 4α β


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