Let be such that the equation has a repeated root . If and are the roots of the equation , then is equal to:
- (A)37
- (B)58✓ Correct
- (C)68
- (D)92
Answer: (B)
Solution
For the equation with repeated root :
From these, , so .
For the equation with roots and :
Now, and .
Therefore, .
- Sum of roots:
- Product of roots:
From these, , so .
For the equation with roots and :
- Substituting :
- This gives
Now, and .
Therefore, .
JEE Main · 2022 · 25 Jun 2022 · Shift 2 · Single correct option