Application of DerivativeHard

Question

Let α, β, γ be the roots of the equation x3 + 3ax2 + 3bx + c = 0. If α, β, γ are in H.P. then β is equal to -

Options

A.- c/b
B.c/b
C.-a
D.a

Solution

α + β + γ = - 3a,    αβγ = - c
αβ + βγ + γα = 3b ⇒
    (∵ α, β, γ in H.P.)

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