Question
Mathematics Question on Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
The solution of the equation 2x3−x2−22x−24=0 when two of the roots are in the ratio 3:4, is
A
3,4,21
B
−23,−2,4
C
−21,23,2
D
23,2,25
Answer
−23,−2,4
Explanation
Solution
Given equation is
2x3−x2−22x−24=0
On putting
x=0,1,−1,2,−2 only x=−2
satisfies this equation.
So, x=−2
is a root of this equation and from the given options only [b] has this root.