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The quadratic equations x2 – 6x + a = 0 and x2 – cx + 6 = 0 have one root in common. The other roots of the first and second equations are integers in the ratio 4 : 3. Then which of the following is(are) correct?

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a

The value of a equals 8

b

The common root is 4

c

The common root is 2

d

The value of a equals 6

answer is C, D.

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Detailed Solution

Let 

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Now, α+4β=6  and 4αβ=a α+3β=c and 3αβ=6  We get  αβ=2
a = 8.
So, the first equation is
x2 – 6x + 8 = 0
x = 2, 4
If α=2 and 4β=4, then β=1. If α=4 and 4β=2, then β=12
3β=32, which is non-integer.
The common root is 2

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