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If the sum of any two roots of the equation x3+px2+qx+r=0 is zero, then
MathematicsQuadratic EquationAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2018 (25 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A r=pq
  • B pq2=r
  • C r2=pq
  • D pqr=1
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The correct answer is: r=pq

Given:

x3+px2+qx+r=0

Let α, β & γ are the roots of the given equation then

α+β+γ=-p  ...i

It is given that sum of any two roots is zero. So, let 

β+γ=0

Then, from i, we get

α=-p  ...ii

Since, α is also the root of the given equation therefore

α3+pα2+qα+r=0

-p3+pp2-pq+r=0

pq=r

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