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If α,β,γ are the roots of the equationx3 + ax2 + bx + 2=0 such that αβ = –1, then the value of 2a + b will be .

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1
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5
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-5
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Solution

The correct option is D -5
Let α, β, and γ be roots of the equationAx3 + Bx2 + Cx + D=0, thenαβγ=DAFor the given equation,αβγ=2 & and given that αβ=11×γ=2γ=2x=2 is one of the roots of the given equation.Putting x=2 in the given equation, we get:(2)3+a(2)2+2b+2=08+4a+2b+2=04a+2b=102a+b=5


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