If k and 2k are zeros of f(x)=x3+4x2+9kx=90, find k and all three zeros of f(x).
Since k and 2k are zeros of f(x)
f(k) = 0
⇒k3+4k2+9k2−90=0⇒k3+13k2−90=0....(i)
And f(2k) = 0
⇒8k3+16k2+18k2−90=0⇒8k3+34k2−90=0⇒4k3+17k2−45=0....(ii)
Multiplying equation (i) by 4 and then subtracting from (ii), we get
−35k2+315=0⇒k2=9⇒k=±3
k = 3 does not satisfy the given polynomial.
∴k=−3
The two roots are – 3 and – 6
Sum of roots = - 4
⇒−3−6+third root =-4
⇒ third root =5