Q.

Let a,b,c be rational, consider the equation a(b-c)x2+b(c-a)x+c(a-b)=0. Then

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a

the equation has equal roots if b is H.M. of a,c

b

One root is 1. 

c

the equation has rational roots

d

the equation has infinite roots if a=b=c

answer is A, C, D.

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Detailed Solution

The given equation isa(b-c)x2+b(c-a)x+c(a-b)=0

Since the sum of coefficients =0

x=1 is a root 

The other root is ca-bab-c

If the roots are equal ca-bab-c=1

It implies that 

        ca-bc=ab-ac2ac=ab+bc2b=1a+1c

If a=b=c then the equation is an identity. so it has infinitely many solution

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