KnowledgeBoat Logo
|

Mathematics

If x = -2 is one of the solutions of the quadratic equation x2 + 3a - x = 0, then the value of 'a' is :

  1. -8

  2. -2

  3. 13-\dfrac{1}{3}

  4. 13\dfrac{1}{3}

Quadratic Equations

17 Likes

Answer

Given,

x = -2 is one of the solutions of the quadratic equation x2 + 3a - x = 0.

∴ (-2)2 + 3a - (-2) = 0

⇒ 4 + 3a + 2 = 0

⇒ 3a + 6 = 0

⇒ 3a = -6

⇒ a = 63-\dfrac{6}{3} = -2.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

Answered By

9 Likes


Related Questions