If one root of the equation x2 + ax + 3 = 0 is 1, then its other root is

Let the given equation has roots α and β

α = 1


Here a = 1, b = a and c = 3


Sum of the roots


α + β = – b/a = – a


product of the roots


α β = c/a = 3


1 β = 3


β = 3

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