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If one root of the equation 2x^2 + ax + 6 = 0 is 2 then a = ? (a) 7 (b) –7 (c) 7/2 (d) (–7)/2

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Question

If one root of the equation 2x2 + ax + 6 = 0 is 2 then a = ?

Options

  • 7

  • –7

  • `7/2`

  • `(-7)/2`

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Solution

–7

Explanation: 

It is given that one root of the equation 2x2 + ax + 6 = 0 is 2 

∴ 2 × 22 + a × 2 + 6 = 0 

⇒ 2a + 14 = 0 

⇒ a = –7

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Chapter 4: Quadratic Equations - TEST YOURSELF [Page 238]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 4 Quadratic Equations
TEST YOURSELF | Q 5. | Page 238
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