If α, β are the roots of the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + ...
Alpha * beeta = c/a equation (l)
alpha + beeta = -b/a equation (1)
doing square both sides before multiplying by (3a^2) both sides in equation (1) :-
3a^2(alpha + beta )^2 = 3 b^2
so,
3a^2(alpha square + beeta square + 2alpha beeta) = 16ac
or,
(alpha square + beeta square + 2c/a ) = (16/3)c/a
alpha square + beeta square = ( 16c/3a ) - (2c/a)
alpha square + beeta square = (16c - 6c)/3a
alpha square + beeta square = (10/3)(alpha * beeta) (using equation (l))
so,
3alpha square + 3 beeta square - 2 x 5 alpha * beeta = 0
let :- alpha = t , beeta = b
3t^2 - 10tb + 3b^2 = 0
t = (10b + √(100b^2 - 36b^2))/6
or,
t = ( 10b + 8b) /6
= 18b/6. = 3b
again similarly,
t = (10b - 8b)/6 = b/3
so,
3t = b
hence:-
alpha = 3 beeta
and 3alpha = beeta
thus we can say that the option (c) is the correct option
If α, β are the roots of the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + ...
Understanding the Given Condition
The condition provided is 3b^2 = 16ac. We can interpret this in terms of the roots of the quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where α and β represent the roots.
Relationship Between Roots and Coefficients
From Vieta's formulas, we know:
- α + β = -b/a
- αβ = c/a
Using these relationships, we can derive a connection between the roots.
Substituting into the Condition
We start with the condition 3b^2 = 16ac. Replacing b with -a(α + β) and c with a(αβ), we get:
3(-a(α + β))^2 = 16a(a(αβ))
This simplifies to:
3a^2(α + β)^2 = 16a^2(αβ)
Cancelling a^2 (assuming a ≠ 0):
3(α + β)^2 = 16(αβ)
Exploring the Roots
Dividing the whole equation by (αβ):
3(α + β)^2/(αβ) = 16
This expression leads to a specific relationship between α and β.
Implication of the Condition
To find the relationship between α and β, we can check possible ratios. After some algebraic manipulation, we find that:
α = 3β or β = 3α
This satisfies our condition, confirming that if the given quadratic satisfies 3b^2 = 16ac, then the roots are indeed in the ratio of 3:1.
Conclusion
Thus, the correct answer is:
- Option C: α = 3β or β = 3α.
This relationship shows how the roots are directly proportional, fulfilling the given quadratic condition.
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