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If 2+3i is one of the roots of the equation 2x3-9x2+kx-13=0, kR, then the real root of this equation (where i2=-1) :
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Options:
  • A Exists and is equal to 12
  • B Does not exist
  • C Exists and is equal to 1
  • D Exists and is equal to -12
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The correct answer is: Exists and is equal to 12

If 2+3i in one of the roots, then 2-3i would be other.
Since coefficients of the equation are real.

Let γ be the third root, then product of roots   α β γ =132
2+3i 2-3i γ=132
 4+9γ=132
γ=12

The value of k will come if we put x=12 in the equation
218-94+k12-13=0
k2=15
k=30
   Equation will become 2x3-9x2+30x-13=0
αβ+βγ+γα=302=15
2+3i12+2-3i12+2+3i 2-3i=15
1+i2+1-i2+13=15
15=15 
Hence roots exists and is equal to 12 '

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