The common root of the equation x2 – bx + c = 0 and x2 + bx – a = 0 is
Given: Two Quadratic Equations and
Required: to find the common root of the given Quadratic Equations
Let the common root be α
Α is the root of x2–bx + c = 0
∴ x2–bx + c = 0
⇒ α2–bα + c = 0 -eq(1)
Also, α is the root of x2 + bx–a = 0
∴ α2 + bα–a = 0 -eq(2)
Here, eq(1) = eq(2)
∴ α2 + bα–a = α2–bα + c
⇒ 2bα = c + a
⇒ α =
∴ The common root is α =
∴ Correct Option is - Option(A)