Common Root of Quadratic Equations
CAT 2025 Slot 2 · Quantitative Ability · Medium · Quadratic Equations
This is a medium Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2025 Slot 2 paper. It tests Quadratic Equations. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
The equations and have one common root. The sum of the other roots of these two equations is
- A.
\frac{8}{3} + p + \frac{q}{3}
- B.
\frac{2}{3} - 2p + \frac{2q}{3}
- C.
\frac{8}{3} - p + \frac{3q}{2}
- D.
\frac{2}{3} - p + \frac{3q}{2}
C
Explanation
Let common root be . For , sum of roots . Product of roots .
For , sum of roots . Product of roots .
Subtracting products:
Sum of other roots . Substituting :
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