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If fx=2x3+mx2- 13x+n and 2, 3 are roots of the equation fx=0 , then the values of m and n are -
MathematicsQuadratic EquationAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (20 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A -5 , -30
  • B -5 , 30
  • C 5 , 30
  • D None of these
Solution:
1885 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: -5 , 30

fx=2x3+mx2- 13x+n

Since 2 & 3 are roots of equation fx=0

So f2=0

16+4m-26+n=0

4m+n-10=0   ....i

f3=0

54+9m - 39+n=0

9m+n+15=0    ....ii

Subtracting equation i and ii, we get

5m+25=0

m=- 5

Put m=-5 in equation i, we get 

n=30

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