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Question
Choose the most appropriate option:
If the product of zeroes of the polynomial ax2 - 6x - 6 is 4, find the value of 'a'.
Options
`-1/2`
`3/2`
`-3/2`
`1/2`
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Solution
`-3/2`
Explanation:
Product of zeros `alpha beta= "c"/"a"=4`
`⇒(-6)/"a"=4`
`⇒"a"(-3)/2`.
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