Mathematics
x = 3 is a solution of the quadratic equation (k + 2)x2 - kx + 6 = 0, then other root is :
-1
3
-3
-4
Quadratic Equations
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Since, x = 3 is a solution of the quadratic equation (k + 2)x2 - kx + 6 = 0, thus substituting x = 3 in the equation, we get,
⇒ (k + 2).(3)2 - k.(3) + 6
⇒ 9(k + 2) - 3k + 6 = 0
⇒ 9k + 18 - 3k + 6 = 0
⇒ 6k + 24 = 0
⇒ 6k = -24
⇒ k = -4.
Equation : (-4 + 2)x2 - (-4)x + 6 = 0
⇒ -2x2 + 4x + 6 = 0
⇒ 2x2 - 4x - 6 = 0
Solving the equation :
⇒ 2x2 - 6x + 2x - 6 = 0
⇒ 2x(x - 3) + 2(x - 3) = 0
⇒ (x - 3)(2x + 2) = 0
⇒ x - 3 = 0 or 2x + 2 = 0
⇒ x = 3 or 2x = -2
⇒ x = 3 or x = -1.
Hence, the other root of the equation = -1.
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