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If the equation 2x2 + 3x +5λ=0 and x2+2x+3λ=0 have a common root, then λ=

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1
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Solution

The correct option is D 0,1
Given equations 2x2+3x+5λ=0 and x2+2x+3λ=0 have a common root.

Solving by cross multiplication method

x2λ=xλ=11
x2=λ,x=λ
λ2=λλ =1,0

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