Question
Mathematics Question on Quadratic Equations
The value of x obtained from the equation x+α γ αβx+ββγαx+γ=0 will be
A
0 and −(α+β+γ)
B
0 and α+β+γ
C
1 and (α−β−γ)
D
0andα2+β+γ2
Answer
0 and −(α+β+γ)
Explanation
Solution
Givenx+α γ αβx+ββγαx+γ=0 Operate C1→C1+C2+C3 x+α+β+γ x+α+β+γ x+α+β+γβx+ββγαx+γ=0 =(x+α+β+γ)1 1 1βx+ββγαx+γ=0 ⇒x+α+β+γ=0⇒x=−(α+β+γ) Again if 1 1 1βx+ββγαγ=0⇒1 0 0βx0γα−γx=0 ⇒x2=0⇒x=0 ∴ Solutions of the equation are x = 0, −(α+β+γ)