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AP EAMCET · Maths · Quadratic Equation

Let a,b and c be three positive real numbers such that the sum of any two of them is greater than the third. All the values of λ such that the roots of the equation x2+2(a+b+c)x+3λ(ab+bc+ca)=0 are real, are given by

  1. A λ<23
  2. B λ23
  3. C λ<43
  4. D 13<λ<23
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(C) λ<43

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Given, x2+2(a+b+c)x+3λ(ab+bc+ca)=0 For the roots to be real, D≥0 4(a+b+c)2-12λab+bc+ca≥0 ⇒(a+b+c)2-3λab+bc+ca≥0 ⇒a2+b2+c2+2∑ab≥3λ∑ab ⇒13∑a2∑ab+23≥λ   ...1 Now, it is…
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