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Let A, G, and H are the A.M., G.M. and H.M. respectively of two unequal positive integers. Then, the equation `Ax^(2) - Gx - H = 0` hasA. both roots as fractionsB. one root which is a negative fraction and other positive rootC. at least one root which is an integerD. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Let `alpha and beta` be the roots of `Ax^(2) - Gx - H = 0`. Then, `alpha + beta = (G)/(A) and alpha beta = -(H)/(A)`
We know, that `A gt G gt H`.
Also, A, G, H are A.M., G.M. and H.M. respectively of two unequal positive integers. Therefore, `A gt G gt H gt 0`.
`rArr" "alpha+beta` is a positive fraction and `alpha beta` is a negative fraction.
Let D be the discriminant of the given equation. Then, `D = G^(2) + 4 AH gt 0`.
`rArr" "`Roots are real.
Thus, the given equation has real roots such that their sum is a positive fraction and product is a negative fraction. This means that the equation has one positive fraction and one negative fraction as its roots.


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