If α and β are the zeros of a polynomial f(x) = px 2 – 2x + 3p and

α + β = αβ, then p is

(a)-2/3  (b) 2/3   (c) 1/3   (d) -1/3

 

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Question 3 If α and β are the zeros of a polynomial f(x) = px2 – 2x + 3p and α + β = αβ, then p is (a)-2/3 (b) 2/3 (c) 1/3 (d) -1/3 Given f(x) = px2 – 2x + 3p And, α + β = αβ Sum of zeroes = Product of zeros (−𝑏)/𝑎=𝑐/𝑎 −𝐛=𝐜 Putting values −(−2) =3p 2 =3p 3p=2 𝐩=𝟐/𝟑 So, the correct answer is (b)

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