A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Let the roots of the equation 2a and 3a respectively.
2a + 3a = 5a = -(- 5/2) = 5/2 => a = 1/2
Product of the roots: 6a2 = b/2 => b = 12a2
a = 1/2, b = 3.
Correct Answer: 3 ✔
Last Updated: February 08, 2020
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