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If α a root of the equation 2x(2x+1)=1, then the other root is

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2α(α+1)
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3α34α
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3α4α3
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is D none of these
Roots of the given equation 4x2+2x1=0 are;

514and(5+1)4

Which are equivalent to cos72 and - cos36

Let cos72=α

Now - cos36=cos(36+180)=cos216

cos216=cos(3×72)=4cos3723cos72

otherroot=cos216=4α33α

Hence answer is 4α33α

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