Question

If the sum of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial kx² + 2x + 3k is equal to the product of its zeros then k = ?

Options

• `1/3`

• `(-1)/3`

• `2/3`

• `(-2)/3`

Answer 1

`bb((-2)/3)`

Explanation:

α + β = αβ

⇒ `(-2)/k = (3k)/k`

⇒ `(-2)/k = 3`

⇒ `k = (-2)/3`