AP EAMCET202420 May 2024Morning ShiftMathematicsQuadratic EquationActual
If the sum of two roots of x^3+p x^2+q x-5=0 is equal to its third root, then p (p^2-4 q )=
Options
- A-20
- B20
- C40
- D-40
Correct answer
C. 40
Step-by-step solution
x^3+p x^2+q x-5=0 + + =-p 2 =-p = -p 2 [ + = ] -p^3 8 + p^3 4 - p q 2 -5=0 p^3 8 + p q 2 -5=0 p (p^2-4 p q )=40