KCET2013MathematicsQuadratic Equation
If the roots of the equation x³+a x²+b x+c=0 are in AP , then 2 a³-9 a b is equal to
Options
- A9 c
- B18 c
- C27 c
- D-27 c
Correct answer
D. -27 c
Step-by-step solution
Given equation is x³+a x²+b x+c=0 Let ( , , ) be the roots of the given equation then according to given condition, we have 2 = + ...(i)( , , are in AP) array ll Now, & + + =-a & +2 =-a (Using Eq. (i) & =- a 3 array Since, is a root of given equation. array lc So, & ³+a ²+b +c=0 & (- a 3 )³+a ( -a 3 )²+b ( -a 3 )+c=0 & - a³ 27 + a³ 9 - a b 3 +c=0 & -a³+3 a³-9 a b+27 c=0 & 2 a³-9 a b+27 c=0 array