Comprehension

Direction : Consider the following for the items that follow :  

The roots of the quadratic equation 

a2(b2 - c2)x2 + b2(c2 - a2)x + c2(a2 - b2) = 0 are equal (a2 ≠ b2 ≠ c2).

Which one of the following is a root of the equation? 

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Explanation:

Let α be the required root.

Sum of roots = 

⇒ α + α = 

⇒ α = 

∴ Option (c) is correct

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