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The quadratic equations and have one root in common. The other roots of the first and second equations are integers in the ratio . Then the common root is:

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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Let the common root be . Let the other roots be and ( is an integer).For , roots are : ... (1)For , roots are : ... (2)From (2), . Substituting in (1):.If , then . The other roots are and . Both are integers.If , then . The other roots are and . is not an integer.So, the common root is .

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The quadratic equations and have one root in common. The other roots of the first and second equations are integers in the ratio . Then the common root is:
A
B
C
D

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