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If α,β,γ are the roots of the equation 3x3-26x2+52x-24=0 such that α,β,γ are in geometric progression and α<β<γ, then 3α+2β+γ=
MathematicsQuadratic EquationTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 683
  • B 563
  • C 12
  • D 24
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 12

Let α=ar, β=a and γ=ar are the roots of 3x3-26x2+52x-24=0

Thus products of roots 

a3=243=8

a=2

And sum of roots 

2r+2+2r=263

1r+r=103

3r2-10r+3=0

3r-1r-3=0

r=13, 3

But r<1,so r=13

Hence, the roots are

α=23, β=2, γ=6

Therefore,

3α+2β+γ=2+4+6=12

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