If tanA, tanB, tanC are the solutions of the equation x^3 – k^2x^2 – px + 2k + 1 = 0

Q : If tanA, tanB, tanC are the solutions of the equation x3 – k2 x2 – px + 2k + 1 = 0, then  ΔABC is

(A) an isosceles triangle

(B) an equilateral triangle

(C) a right angled triangle

(D) none of these

Ans: (D)

Sol. tanA + tanB + tanC = k2 and tanA tanB tanC = -2k – 1

In a  ΔABC

tanA + tanB + tanC = tanA tanB tanC

⇒ k2 = -2k-1 ⇒ k = -1

⇒ tanA + tanB + tanC = tanA tanB tanC = 1

which is not possible.