Q. If $\alpha,\ \beta$ are the roots of the equation $(x - a)(x - b) = 5$, then the roots of the equation $(x - \alpha)(x - \beta) + 5 = 0$ are

A) $a,\ 5$
B) $b,\ 5$
C) $a,\ \alpha$
D) $a,\ b$
Explanation

(d)
Since, $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of equation $(x - a)(x - b) = 5$
Or $x^{2} - (a + b)x + ab - 5 = 0$
Then, $\alpha + \beta = (a + b)$ and $\alpha\beta = ab - 5$
$\therefore\ \ \ (x - \alpha)(x - \beta) + 5 = 0$ (given)
$\Rightarrow \ \ x^{2} - (\alpha + \beta)x + \alpha\beta + 5 = 0$
$\Rightarrow \ \ x^{2} - (a + b)x + ab - 5 + 5 = 0$
$\Rightarrow (x - a)(x - b) = 0$
Hence, $a$ and $b$ are the roots of equation
$(x - \alpha)(x - \beta) + 5 = 0$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.