Question

If the product of the roots of the quadratic equation $m{x}^2-2x+(2m-1)=0$ is $3$, then the value of $m$ is

• A. $3$
• B. $1$
• C. $-1$
• D. $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $-1$

$m{x}^2-2x+(2m-1)=0$
Product of the roots is
$3=\frac{2m-1}{m}$
$\Rightarrow 3m=2m-1\Rightarrow m=-1$