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If the roots of the equation are in the ratio , then the value of is

  1. A
    18
  2. B
    51
  3. C
    -21
  4. D
    15

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let the roots of the quadratic equation be and .Given that the ratio of roots is , we can define the roots as:

From the standard relationships of a quadratic equation:Product of roots:



Sum of roots:


Case 1: If , then .Case 2: If , then .Looking at the options provided, is present in option D.

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If the roots of the equation are in the ratio , then the value of is
A
18
B
51
C
-21
D
15

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