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$2 x^{2}+3 x-\alpha-0$ has roots $-2$ and $\beta$ while the equation $x^{2}-3 m x+$ $2 \mathrm{~m}^{2}=0$ has both roots positive, where $\alpha>0$ and $\beta>0$.
What is the value of $\alpha ?$
MathematicsQuadratic EquationNDANDA 2016 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A $1 / 2$
  • B 1
  • C 2
  • D 4
Solution:
1749 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 2
$2 x^{2}+3 x-\alpha=0$
Its roots are: $-2 \& \beta .$
i.e., $\frac{-3}{2}=\beta-2 \Rightarrow \beta=2-\frac{3}{2}=\frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow \beta=\frac{1}{2}$
$\frac{\alpha}{2}=2 \beta \Rightarrow \alpha=4 \times \frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow \alpha=2$

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