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Let fx be a quadratic polynomial such that f-2 +f3=0. If one of the roots of fx=0 is -1, then the sum of the roots of fx=0 is equal to
MathematicsQuadratic EquationJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (28 Jun Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 113
  • B 73
  • C 123
  • D 143
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The correct answer is: 113

Let fx=ax2+bx+c

Given, f-2+f3=0

4a-2b+c+9a+3b+c=0

  13a+b+2c=0       ...i

Since -1 is a root of fx=0. So, f-1=0

a-b+c=0      ...ii

On solving equations i & ii, we get

11a+3b=0  -ba=113

Now, we know that sum of the roots of ax2+bx+c=0 is -ba.

 The sum of the roots of fx=0 is 113.

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