If α, β be roots of x 2 – 3x + a = 0 and γ, δ are the roots of x 2 – 12x + b = 0 and α…
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If α, β be roots of x2 – 3x + a = 0 and γ, δ are the roots of x2 – 12x + b = 0 and α, β, γ, δ (in order) form an increasing G.P., then
- a = 3, b = 12
- a = 12, b = 13
- a = 2, b = 32
- a = 4, b = 16
Answer
(C) a = 2, b = 32
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