If the sum of all the roots of the equation is , then p is equal to ____.
Answer: 45
Solution
Multiply the equation by :
Multiply by 2:
Let , giving the cubic:
By Vieta's formulas, the product of roots:
Since :
Taking logarithm:
Multiply by 2:
Let , giving the cubic:
By Vieta's formulas, the product of roots:
Since :
Taking logarithm:
JEE Main · 2022 · 27 Jun 2022 · Shift 1 · Integer answer