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If the product of the roots of the equation (a+1)x2+(2a+3)x+(3a+4)=0 be 2, then the sum of roots is

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1

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-1

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2

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-2

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Solution

The correct option is C: 1

The given quadratic equation is (a+1)x2+(2a+3)x+(3a+4)=0

It is given that αβ=2

We know that the product of the roots is given by

αβ=Constant termCoefficient ofx2

3a+4a+1=2

3a+4 = 2a+2

a=2

Also α+β=Coefficient of xCoefficient ofx2=2a+3a+1

Putting this value of a=2, we get sum of roots

=(2×2)+32+1=(4+3)(2+1)=1


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