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If the roots of the equation $x^3 - 9x^2 + \alpha x - 15 = 0 $ are in $A.P.$, then $\alpha$ is
A
$0$
B
$20$
C
$21$
D
$23$
Solution
Let roots are $(a – d), a, (a + d)$
$(a – d) + a + (a + d) = 2$
$a = 3$
$27 – 81 + 3a – 15 = 0 ⇒ 3a = 69, a = 23$
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