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Published on: August 13, 2026
The quadratic equations 
and 
have one root in common. The other roots of the first and second equations are integers in the ratio 
. Then the common root is
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
and 
and 
be those of the equation
From the relation between roots and coefficients
and 
and 
we obtain 
giving 
The first equation is 
For 
For 
(not an integer)
So the common root is 
.
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