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Quadratic equation x2+bx+c= has roots α and β, such that LCM of (α,β) = 24 and HCF of (α,β) = 2.
What is the total number of such quadratic equations if a and b are natural numbers?

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Solution

The correct option is B 2
HCF of α,β=2, so we can assume α=2x and β=2y.
So, 2x×2y=24×2, xy = 12.
Different values of x and y possible are (12, 1), (4, 3) and hence different values of roots of the equation will be (24, 2), (8, 6).

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