JEE Main 2012 — Quadratic Equation Question with Solution
JEE Main 2012 (07 May Online)
Question
The value of for which the equation has both roots real, distinct and negative is
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Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
B3
Step-by-step explanation
If real roots then,
If both roots are negative then is
Roots are real so,
So, 6 and 4 are not correct.
Since, , so 1 is also not correct value of .
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