If the difference of the roots of the quadratic equation is 5 and the difference of their cubes is 215, then the quadratic equation is x2±7x+m=0. The value of m is
A
2
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B
4
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C
6
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D
10
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Solution
The correct option is C 6 Let the roots be a and b a3−b3=215 ⇒a−b=5
cubing both sides, (a−b)3=125 ⇒a3−b3−3ab(a−b)=125 ⇒215−3ab(5)=125 (putting the values)