8. Sequences and Series
normal

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 $(a – d), a, (a + d)$
$(a – d) + a + (a + d) = 2$
$a = 3$
$27 – 81 + 3a – 15 = 0 ⇒ 3a = 69, a = 23$

Standard 11
Mathematics

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