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  • If p and q are the roots of the equation x2 ?15x + r = 0 and p ?q = 1, then what is the value of r ?


  • Options
  • A. 55
  • B. 56
  • C. 60
  • D. 64

  • Correct Answer
  • 56 

    Explanation

    In the below equation,

    x2?15x + r = 0

    sum of roots = p + q = -(-15)/1 = 15 (sum of roots for equation ax2+ bx + c is -b/a)

    product of roots = pq = r/1 = r     (product of roots for equation ax2+ bx + c is c/a)

    given p ?q = 1

    also we know that p+q = 15

    subtracting the squares of both

    (p+q)2 + (p-q)2 = 15^2?1

    p2 + q2 + 2pq ?p2 ?q2 +2pq = 225 -1

    4pq = 224

    4r = 224

    r = 56

     

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