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Roots in a given ratio: find the parameter or the condition

This type of question, asked 3 times: CDS 1 2017, CDS 2 2017, CDS 1 2022. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    CDS 1 2017

    7
    If one root of (a2−5a+3)x2+(3a−1)x+2=0(a^2 - 5a + 3) x^2 + (3a - 1) x + 2 = 0 is twice the other, then what is the value of 'a' ?

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  2. Question 2

    CDS 2 2017

    5
    What is the positive value of mm for which the roots of the equation 12x2+mx+5=012x^2 + mx + 5 = 0 are in the ratio 3 : 2 ?

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  3. Question 3

    CDS 1 2022

    38
    What is the condition that the roots of the equation ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0 are in the ratio c:1c : 1 ?

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