JEE MainMathematicsQuadratic Equation and InequalitiesMCQ+4 / −1
The value of '' for which one root of the quadratic equation is twice as large as the other is
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
- Let the two roots of be and .
Then, by Vieta's formulas for we have: where
So, and Hence,
- Now square the expression for obtained from the sum of roots.
From we get Therefore,
But also, So,
Multiplying through,
- Expand both sides:
Cancel from both sides:
So,
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Check that the quadratic remains quadratic: So this value is valid.
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Compare with options:
- A:
- B:
- C:
- D:
Thus the correct option is which is option .
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