SOLUTION: If a, b, c are in arithmetic sequence then find roots of equation: {{{ ax^2 -2bx + c = 0 }}}?

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Question 1184300: If a, b, c are in arithmetic sequence then find roots of equation:
?

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




Since , and are in
=>
Given, quadratic equation,

.................substitute




roots:
, or

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