Find $m$ if the equation $x^2+m^2-2mx+3x-5m+3=0$ has roots numerically equal but opposite in sign.
A$m=1$
B$m=2$
C$m=3$
D$m=4$
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. $m=3$
First rewrite the equation as $x^2+(-2m+3)x+(m^2-5m+3)=0$.
If the roots are equal in magnitude and opposite in sign, their sum is 0
so the coefficient of $x$ must be 0. Hence $-2m+3=0$
giving $m=\frac32$, which is not among the options.
therefore we must check the intended textbook condition carefully.
Using the standard rule from the chapter, opposite roots imply $b=0$
so the required value should satisfy $-2m+3=0$. That gives $m=\frac32$.
Since this value is absent, the printed item appears inconsistent
among the given options none is correct.
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