JEE Main · 2026 · 02 Apr 2026 · Shift 2 · Quadratic Equations and Inequalities

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Let be the roots of the equation , and be the roots of the equation . If the roots of the equation are and , then m is equal to :-
  1. (A)-135
  2. (B)-567
  3. (C)135
  4. (D)567✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

From , and . Since and are the roots of , their sum is . Doubling this gives , and subtracting gives , so and . The roots of are and ; their product equals , so , giving .

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