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If (x2+px+1) is factor of (ax3+bx+c), then

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a2+c2=ab
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a2c2=ab
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a2c2=ab
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is D a2c2=ab
x2+px+1 is a factor of ax3+bx+c
Let other root be (mx+n)
Hence, m=a and n=c
(x2+px+1)(ax+c)=(ax3+bx+c)
Now let us compare the terms of x and x2 on both sides,
c+ap=0........(1)
pc+a=b......(2)
p=ca
Eliminate p from eq.(2)
a2c2=ab

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