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If one of the roots of the equation $a(b-c) x^{2}+b(c-a) x+$ $c(a-b)=0$ is 1, what is the second root?
MathematicsQuadratic EquationNDANDA 2011 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A $-\frac{b(c-a)}{a(b-c)}$
  • B $\frac{b(c-a)}{a(b-c)}$
  • C $\frac{c(a-b)}{a(b-c)}$
  • D $-\frac{c(a-b)}{a(b-c)}$
Solution:
2298 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\frac{c(a-b)}{a(b-c)}$
Givenequation is
$a(b-c) x^{2}+b(c-a) x+o(a-b)=0$
Let $\alpha$ be the second root.
$\mathrm{So},(\alpha)(1)=\frac{c(a-b)}{a(b-c)}$
Hence, $\alpha=$ second root $=\frac{c(a-b)}{a(b-c)}$

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