Correct option is A
Given:
The quadratic equation a(b−c)x2+b(c−a)x+c(a−b)=0 has equal roots.
Concept Used:
For a quadratic equation Ax2+Bx+C=0, the condition for equal roots is:
Discriminant (D) = B2−4AC=0
Solution:
A = a(b - c),
B = b(c - a),
C = c(a - b).
D=B2−4AC=[b(c−a)]2−4⋅a(b−c)⋅c(a−b)
D=b2c2−2ab2c+a2b2−4a2bc+4ab2c+4a2c2−4abc2
D=a2b2+b2c2+4a2c2+2ab2c−4a2bc−4abc2
D = (ab + bc -2ac)2
As we know,
ab + bc - 2ac = 0
ab + bc = 2ac
Dividing by abc
c1+a1=b2 (Since, a,b,c =0)
This shows a, b , c are in harmonic progression