If the ratio of the roots of the equation 4x2-px+8=0 is equal to that of the roots 2x2-rx+16=0, then...

If the ratio of the roots of the equation 4x2-px+8=0 is equal to that of the roots 2x2-rx+16=0, then:

Quiz

Answer/Solution

2p=r

Steps/Work

4x2-px+8=0 for this eqn... roots are R1=p/4 R2=-2
2x2-rx+16=0 for this eqn... roots are R3=r/2 R4=-8
As per Question, p/-8=r/-16
=> 2p=r
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