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4x2 - 13x + k = 0, one root is 12 times of another root, then find the value of k?

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4x2 - 13x + k = 0    .....(i)

Let roots are α & 12α.

∴ Sum of roots = \(\frac{-(-13)}{4}\)

⇒ \(\alpha + 12\alpha = \frac {13}4\)

⇒ \(13\alpha = \frac{13}4\)

⇒ \(\alpha = \frac 14\) and  \(12\alpha = \frac{12}{4} = 3\)

Hence, \(\frac14\) & 3 are roots of equation (i).

∴ 4(3)2 - 13 x 3 + k = 0

⇒ k = 39 - 36 = 3



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