If one root of the equation 2x2 + kx + 4 = 0 is 2, then the other root is

In the given equation 2x2 + kx + 4 = 0


Let α and β be the two roots


α = 2 (given)


here a = 2, b = k and c = 4


sum of the roots


α + β =


2 + β =


β = – k


α β = 2


β = 2/2 = 1(putting value of α = 2)

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