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If q0 and the equation x3+px2+q=0 has a root of multiplicity 2, then 'p' and 'q' are connected by

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a

p2-2q=0

b

4p3+27q=0

c

4p3+27q+1=0

d

p2+2q=0

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Let f(x)=x3+px2+q=0

Since f(x)=0 has a root of multiplicity 2

f(x)=0 and f'(x)=3x2+2px=0 have a common root

The roots of 3x2+2px=0 and x=0 and x=2p3

But x=0 is not a root of f(x)=0

Common root of f(x)=0 and f'(x)=0 is x=2p3

(2p3)3+p(2p3)2+q=0

4p3+27q=0.

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