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If the equations x 2 + 2 x + 3 = 0 and a x 2 +bx+c=0, a,b,cR, have a common root, then a:b:c is:
MathematicsQuadratic EquationJEE MainJEE Main 2013 (07 Apr)
Options:
  • A 1:3:2
  • B 3:1:2
  • C 1:2:3
  • D 3:2:1
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1:2:3
As the roots of x 2 + 2 x + 3 = 0  are imaginary, hence both the roots are common with a x 2 +bx+c=0 .

a1=b2=c3.

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