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
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)+3−2+1=−(−4+3)(−2+1)=−1