If α is the greater root of x2−5x+4=0 and α+m=2, then the value of m is
A
−3
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B
2
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C
−2
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D
3
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Solution
The correct option is C−2 Given quadratic equation is x2−5x+4=0⇒x2−4x−x+4=0⇒x(x−4)−1(x−4)=0⇒(x−4)(x−1)=0⇒x=1,4 As α is the greater root, so α=4⇒α+m=2∴m=−2