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If \(\alpha,\beta\) are the zeroes of kx2 – 2x + 3k such that \(\alpha + \beta\) = \(\alpha\,\beta\), then find k?

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Given that \(\alpha,\beta\) are zeros of kx2 – 2x + 3k such that \(\alpha + \beta\) = \(\alpha\,\beta\)

Since, α & β are zeros of kx2 – 2x + 3k. 

Therefore, sum of zeros = \(\alpha + \beta\) = \(\frac{-b}{a}\)\(\frac{-(-2)}{k}\) = \(\frac{2}{k}\). (In kx2 – 2x + 3k, a = k, b = –2, c = 3k) 

& product of zeros \(\alpha,\beta\) = \(\frac{c}{a} = \frac{3k}{k} = 3\)

Now, given that \(\alpha + \beta\) = \(\alpha\,\beta\) 

\(\frac{2}{k}\) = 3. 

Hence, k = \(\frac{2}{3}\) .

If α,β are the zeroes of kx2 – 2x + 3k

then α+β=2/k and αβ=3k/k=3

again we have α+β=αβ

so 2/k =3

=>k=2/3



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