Q.
Rational roots of the equation 2x4+x3−11x2+x+2=0 are
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a
12 and 2
b
12,2,14,−2
c
12,2,3,4
d
12,2,34,−2
answer is A.
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Given equation can be reduced to a quadratic equation .∴ 2x2+x−11+1x+2x2=0⇒ 2x2+1x2+x+1x−11=0 Put x+1x=y⇒ 2y2−2+y−11=0⇒ 2y2+y−15=0⇒ x+1x=−3,x+1x=52⇒ x2+3x+1=0,2x2−5x+2=0Only 2nd equation has rational roots as D =9 and roots are.12 and 2.
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