If for some p , q , r ∈ R , all have positive sign, one of the roots of the equation p 2 + q 2 x 2 - 2…
If for some , all have positive sign, one of the roots of the equation is also a root of the equation , then is equal to-
Solution
Given, $(p^2 + q^2)x^2 - 2q(p + r)x + q^2 + r^2 = 0$
On simplifying we get, $(px - q)^2 + (qx - r)^2 = 0$
$\Rightarrow px - q = 0 \quad \& \quad qx - r = 0$
$\Rightarrow x = \frac{q}{p} = \frac{r}{q}$
$\Rightarrow x = \frac{q}{p} = \frac{r}{q} = 4$ [because roots of equation $x^2 - 2x - 8 = 0$ are $4$ or $-2$]
As $p, q, r$ are positive, so $x$ must be $4$.
Now, $q = 4p$ and $r = 4q = 16p$
So, $\frac{q^2 + r^2}{p^2} = \frac{(4p)^2 + (16p)^2}{p^2}$ = 16 + 256 = 272
Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (26 Jul Shift 1)
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