AP EAMCET2011MathematicsQuadratic Equation
The value of a for which the equations x^3+a x+1=0 and x^4+a x^2+1=0 have a common root is
Options
- A-2
- B-1
- C1
- D2
Correct answer
A. -2
Step-by-step solution
Let a=-2 , x^3-2 x+1=0 and x^4-2 x^2+1=0 Put x=1 , we get array rlrl & 1-2+1 & =0 and 1-2+1=0 0 =0 and 0=0 array Hence, required value is a=-2