Quadratic equations (2p−1)z2+(2p+1)z+c=0 and (q+1)y2+(4q+1)y+3c=0 have the same pair of roots. Given that c≠0, what is the value of (p+q)?
A
3
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B
4
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C
2
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D
Cannot be determined
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Solution
The correct option is A 3 For the equations to have same pair of roots 2p−1q+1=2p+14q+1=c3c ∴3(2p−1)=q+1⇒6p−q=4 and, 3(2p+1)=4q+1⇒6p−4q=−2 Solving two equation q = 2 and p =1 ∴(p+q)=3