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The equations  3 x2 5x + p = 0 and  2 x2 2x + q = 0 have one common root. The sum of the other roots of this equa

Options

A

8 3 p + 3 2 q

B

2 3 p + 3 2 q

C

8 3 + p + 1 3 q

D

2 3 2p + 2 3 q

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Correct Answer :

Option A

8 3 p + 3 2 q

Solution :

The correct option is:
8 3 p + 3 2 q

Step-by-Step Explanation:

Step 1: Define the roots of both equations.
Let the common root of both equations be α.
Let the second root of the first equation 3x25x+p=0 be β1.
Let the second root of the second equation 2x22x+q=0 be β2.

Step 2: Use the relationship between roots and coefficients.
For the first quadratic equation, the sum of roots is given by:
α+β1=53β1=53α

For the second quadratic equation, the sum of roots is given by:
α+β2=22=1β2=1α

Step 3: Express the sum of the non-common roots.
We need to find the sum of the other roots, β1+β2:
β1+β2=(53α)+(1α)
β1+β2=832α --- (Equation 1)

Step 4: Find the value of the common root α.
Since α is a common root, it satisfies both given equations:
1) 3α25α+p=0
2) 2α22α+q=0

To eliminate the α2 term, multiply the first equation by 2 and the second equation by 3:
6α210α+2p=0
6α26α+3q=0

Subtracting the second modified equation from the first:
(6α210α+2p)(6α26α+3q)=0
4α+2p3q=0
4α=2p3qα=2p3q4

Step 5: Substitute α into Equation 1.
β1+β2=832(2p3q4)
β1+β2=832p3q2
β1+β2=83p+32q

Thus, the sum of the other roots of the given equations is 8 3 p + 3 2 q .

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