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If the roots of the equation 3x3-26x2+52x-24=0 are in geometric progression, then the sum of two of its roots is
MathematicsQuadratic EquationTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (05 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 83
  • B 103
  • C 9
  • D 10
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 83

Let, the roots of the equation 3x3-26x2+52x-24=0 are ar, a, ar.

We know that, the sum and product of roots of the equation Ax3+Bx2+Cx+D=0 are respectively -BA and -DA.

Hence, we have product of roots ar×a×ar=--243

a3=8

a=2.

Now, the sum of the roots ar+a+ar=--263

2r+2+2r=263

2+2r+2r2r=263

6+6r+6r2=26r

3r2-10r+3=0

3r-1r-3=0

r=13 or r=3.

Hence, the roots are 23, 2, 6.

And, the sum of two of them is 23+2=83 or 2+6=8 or 23+6=203.

Out of these three possible sums 83 is given in the option.

 

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