If one zero of the polynomial ax2 + bx + c is double the other then show that 2b2 = 9ac?
Let one zero of polynomial ax2 + bx + c be α
The other zero is double hence 2α
Sum of roots of quadratic
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Product of roots of quadratic
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Substituting value of α from (i)
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⇒ 2b2 = 9ac
Hence proved