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If the roots of the quadratic equation hx 2+ 21x + 10 = 0 whereh ≠ 0 are in the ratio 2:5, find the possible values of h.


Since the roots of the equation are in the ratio 2:5, the roots are 2Îą and 5Îą.
In the given equation hx 2 + 21x + 10 = 0.
a = h, b = 21, c = 10










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