Let be non-zero real numbers such that Then, the quadratic equation has |
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a) |
No root in (0, 2) |
b) |
At least one root in (1, 2) |
c) |
A double root in (0, 2) |
d) |
Two imaginary roots |
Let be non-zero real numbers such that Then, the quadratic equation has |
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a) |
No root in (0, 2) |
b) |
At least one root in (1, 2) |
c) |
A double root in (0, 2) |
d) |
Two imaginary roots |
(b)
Consider
Obviously, is continuous and differentiable on [1, 2] and (1, 2) respectively.
Also, (given)
By Rolle’s theorem there exist at least one point such that
Now,
is root of
Where
Hence, at least one root