The condition that one root of the equation $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ is three times the other is:

  • A
    $b^2 = 8ac$
  • B
    $3b^2 + 16ac = 0$
  • C
    $3b^2 = 16ac$
  • D
    $b^2 + 3ac = 0$

Explore More

Similar Questions

If the sum of two roots of the equation $x^4+2x^3-7x^2-8x+12=0$ is zero,then the sum of the squares of the other two roots is

If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of the equation $x^2-4x+5=0$,then the quadratic equation whose roots are $\alpha^2+\beta$ and $\alpha+\beta^2$ is

For the quadratic equation $2x^2 - (p + 1)x + (p - 1) = 0$,if $\alpha - \beta = \alpha \beta$,then what is the value of $p$?

If $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ are the roots of the equation $x^3 + 2x - 5 = 0$ and the equation $x^3 + bx^2 + cx + d = 0$ has roots $2\alpha + 1, 2\beta + 1, 2\gamma + 1$,then the value of $|b + c + d|$ is (where $b, c, d$ are constants):

If $\alpha, \beta$ are the roots of the equation $x^2+bx+c=0$ satisfying the conditions $\alpha+\beta=5$ and $\alpha^3+\beta^3=60$,then $3c+2=$ (in $b$)

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo