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If 3x4−27x3+36x2−5=0, then s1+s2, where si denotes sum of roots taken i at a time, is

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3
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21
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Solution

The correct option is B 21
Given equation is 3x427x3+36x25=0
Comparing with the standard form ax3+bx2+xc+d=0, we get
a=3,b=27,c=36,d=5

S1=α+β+γ=ba and S2=αβ+αγ+βγ=ca

S1=(273)=9S2=363=12

Therefore, S1+S2=9+12=21

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