Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations question 4

Question: If $ x^{2}-hx-21=0,x^{2}-3hx+35=0 $ $ (h>0) $ has a common root, then the value of $ h $ is equal to [EAMCET 1986]

Options:

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Subtracting, we get $ 2hx=56 $ or $ hx=28 $ Putting in any, $ x^{2}=49 $ \ $ {{[ \frac{28}{h} ]}^{2}}=7^{2}\Rightarrow h=4(h>0) $