If α,βare the roots of the equation x2−4x+λ=0 and γ,δ are the roots of the equation x2−64x+μ=0and α,β,γ,δ are given to be in increasing G.P. The value of μλ be 2k. Find k ?
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Solution
Let α=a,β=ar,γ=ar2,δ=ar3 According to the given conditions, α+β=a(1+r)=4,a2r=λ γ+δ=ar2(1+r)=64,a2r5=μ Dividing the two conditions, we get r2=16 i.e. r=4 Thus, a×5=4 or a=45 λμ=1r4=128 k=−8