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If f(x)  is a quadratic polynomial such that f(1)+f(2)=0  and “-2” is a root of f(x)=0. Then the other root of f(x)=0 is

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a

117

b

-117

c

711

d

-711

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Let f(x)=ax2+bx+c

f(1)=a+b+c;  f(2)=4a+2b+cf(1)+f(2)=05a+3b+2c=0       ........(1)

since -2 is a root of f(x)=0

a(2)2+b(2)+c=04a2b+c=0       ........(2)

From (1) and (2), we get  3a7b=0ba=37
If other root of f(x)=0 is α , then sum of roots
α+(2)=baα2=37α=117.

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