AP EAMCET2015MathematicsQuadratic Equation
If the roots of x^3-k x^2+14 x-8=0 are in geometric progression, then k is equal to
Options
- A-3
- B7
- C4
- D0
Correct answer
B. 7
Step-by-step solution
Given equation, x^3-k x^2+14 x-8=0 Roots of the above equation is in G.P. So let a r , a and a r are the roots of equation. Then, product of roots aligned & a r a a r= D A a r a a r=8 a^3=8 & a=2 aligned Therefore, at a=2 is the root of equation. aligned & x^3-k x^2+14 x-8=0 & (2)^3-k(2)^2+14(2)-8=0 & 8-4 k+28-8=0 k=7 aligned