Q.
If the roots of the equation x3−9x2+23x−15=0 are in A.P then common difference of that A.P is
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a
3
b
1
c
2
d
4
answer is C.
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The given equation is x3−9x2+23x−15=0 Given that roots are in A.P.,∴ the roots are (a−d),a,(a+d) Sum of the roots: (a−d)+a+(a+d)=9 ⇒3a=9 ∴ a=3 Product of the roots : (a−d). a.(a+d)=15 ⇒a(a2−d2)=15 (∵ a=3) ⇒d=2
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