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# What is the value of (s+t) if the equation

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23 Nov 2018, 03:14
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What is the value of (s+t) if the equation (3$$x^2$$ + tx + s) has 2 and 3 as its roots?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 7
D. 18
E. 33
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23 Nov 2018, 05:04
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For the Quadratic equation of form $$ax^2+bx+c=0$$

Sum of roots $$= -\frac{b}{a}$$

Product of roots $$= \frac{c}{a}$$

$$-\frac{t}{3}=2+3=5$$

$$t=-15$$

$$\frac{s}{3}=2*3$$

$$s=18$$

$$s+t = 18+(-15) =3$$
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23 Nov 2018, 06:02
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Putting x=2 in the equation 3x^2+tx+s= 0
3(2)^2 + t(2) + s = 0
12 +2t+s = 0
2t + s = -12........eqn 1

Now putting x = 3 in the equation, we get:
27 + 3t + s = 0
3t + s = -27...... eqn 2

Solving eqn 1 & 2, we get:
t = -15
s = 18

Therefore, t + s = -15 + 18 = 3

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